Fireside (https://fireside.fm)Blockchain Insider by 11:FShttp://bi.11fs.com/
Thu, 15 Feb 2018 16:00:00 +0000Blockchain Insider, hosted by Simon Taylor and Colin G Platt is a dedicated podcast specialising in Bitcoin, Blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT). Your new home for cryptocurrency news! Simon and Colin break down the week's news with expertise and enthusiasm for the blockchain and digital currency sector. Blockchain Insider is the best way to stay current in Bitcoin and Blockchain topics.
Since the price of Bitcoin has rocketed, and Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin have become household names, Blockchain Insider has charted their rise in a way that's accessible to new listeners.
Whether you're a cryptocurrency expert or you've been avidly following its rise from afar and need to know more - this is the podcast for you!
en-usepisodicBlockchain Insider - a dedicated weekly podcast catering for all your bitcoin, blockchain and cryptocurrency needs.11:MediaBlockchain Insider, hosted by Simon Taylor and Colin G Platt is a dedicated podcast specialising in Bitcoin, Blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT). Your new home for cryptocurrency news! Simon and Colin break down the week's news with expertise and enthusiasm for the blockchain and digital currency sector. Blockchain Insider is the best way to stay current in Bitcoin and Blockchain topics.
Since the price of Bitcoin has rocketed, and Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin have become household names, Blockchain Insider has charted their rise in a way that's accessible to new listeners.
Whether you're a cryptocurrency expert or you've been avidly following its rise from afar and need to know more - this is the podcast for you!
no11:Mediapodcasts@11fs.comEp. 33. Blythe Masters Interview, hacks, non-hacks & Europe's crypto crackdownhttp://bi.11fs.com/34
a2b919d7-7780-47d4-96b2-049e66c86051Thu, 15 Feb 2018 16:00:00 +000011:Mediafull11:MediaIn this episode Simon is joined by Sara Feenan in place of Colin this week to cover the week's top stories and we have a fantastic interview from Blythe Masters, CEO of Digital Asset.1:06:56noSimon and Sara (no Colin this week) tackle the week's news stories
Kicking off with the biggest story: France and Germany's crackdown on crypto. France and Germany have put it to the G20 that the time has come to regulate IPOs and bitcoin. In a join statement they say they are aiming to:
Build a common understanding on the nature of tokens
Monitor the implications on market stability
Find better protections for non professional investors
Adopt a common approach on anti money laundering
Simon and Sara share their views on this one.
The second story this week covers JPMorgan Chase's report that, despite Jamie Dimon's infamous comments to the contrary, states that crypto is unlikely to disappear.
Our third biggest story is Binance's denial of their hack, despite claims and particularly tweets from John McAfee. This brings the team to discuss the impact of sentimentality and drama on the market's volatility. Even if a hack isn't real, if headlines are written claiming it has been, it still has an impact.
Sara and Simon also take on Ledger Nano's vulnerability to cyber attacks; Russians arrested for mining bitcoin, the Winkelvoss' latest bitcoin predictions, Litecoin's release of LitePay, Venezuela's backing of Petro, and bitcoin's popularity on the dark web.
Simon also speaks to Blythe Masters, all about Digital Asset Holdings, the differences between assets and currencies and how to get involved in the digital asset market.
We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.
Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider and if you really love the show, why not leave us a review on iTunes?
Special Guests: Blythe Masters and Sara Feenan.
Simon and Sara (no Colin this week) tackle the week's news stories
Kicking off with the biggest story: France and Germany's crackdown on crypto. France and Germany have put it to the G20 that the time has come to regulate IPOs and bitcoin. In a join statement they say they are aiming to:

Build a common understanding on the nature of tokens

Monitor the implications on market stability

Find better protections for non professional investors

Adopt a common approach on anti money laundering

Simon and Sara share their views on this one.

The second story this week covers JPMorgan Chase's report that, despite Jamie Dimon's infamous comments to the contrary, states that crypto is unlikely to disappear.

Our third biggest story is Binance's denial of their hack, despite claims and particularly tweets from John McAfee. This brings the team to discuss the impact of sentimentality and drama on the market's volatility. Even if a hack isn't real, if headlines are written claiming it has been, it still has an impact.

Sara and Simon also take on Ledger Nano's vulnerability to cyber attacks; Russians arrested for mining bitcoin, the Winkelvoss' latest bitcoin predictions, Litecoin's release of LitePay, Venezuela's backing of Petro, and bitcoin's popularity on the dark web.

Simon also speaks to Blythe Masters, all about Digital Asset Holdings, the differences between assets and currencies and how to get involved in the digital asset market.

We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.
Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider and if you really love the show, why not leave us a review on iTunes?

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Simon and Sara (no Colin this week) tackle the week's news stories
Kicking off with the biggest story: France and Germany's crackdown on crypto. France and Germany have put it to the G20 that the time has come to regulate IPOs and bitcoin. In a join statement they say they are aiming to:

Build a common understanding on the nature of tokens

Monitor the implications on market stability

Find better protections for non professional investors

Adopt a common approach on anti money laundering

Simon and Sara share their views on this one.

The second story this week covers JPMorgan Chase's report that, despite Jamie Dimon's infamous comments to the contrary, states that crypto is unlikely to disappear.

Our third biggest story is Binance's denial of their hack, despite claims and particularly tweets from John McAfee. This brings the team to discuss the impact of sentimentality and drama on the market's volatility. Even if a hack isn't real, if headlines are written claiming it has been, it still has an impact.

Sara and Simon also take on Ledger Nano's vulnerability to cyber attacks; Russians arrested for mining bitcoin, the Winkelvoss' latest bitcoin predictions, Litecoin's release of LitePay, Venezuela's backing of Petro, and bitcoin's popularity on the dark web.

Simon also speaks to Blythe Masters, all about Digital Asset Holdings, the differences between assets and currencies and how to get involved in the digital asset market.

We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.
Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider and if you really love the show, why not leave us a review on iTunes?

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Ep. 32. Jameson Lopp, the Market be down but Enterprise is uphttp://bi.11fs.com/33
3eef2b44-b384-488b-ba2a-16d157f8087bThu, 08 Feb 2018 16:00:00 +000011:Mediafull11:MediaIn this episode, Simon, Colin and guest Sara Feenan dissect the week's news and we have a fantastic interview from Jameson Lopp!1:25:20noIn this episode, Simon, Colin and guest Sara Feenan dissect the week's news and we have a fantastic interview from Jameson Lopp!
Kicking off with the biggest story of the... year?
The market be down: prices have tumbled 50% from all time highs, is this a disaster or must what goes up, always come back down?
Lloyds have banned customers buying bitcoin on credit cards. Is this sensible or over-protecting of customers, and also protecting themselves? Colin and Sara say you should never buy crypto on credit card, for the risks involved, never invest your money if you don't have it in the first place - the price falling shows how much people can lose.
They also talk regulation as the SEC and the CFTC begin to give testimony, the State of Wyoming tries to ring fence token sales out of securities law, and Canadian regulators approve their first Blockchain ETF.
Does the Wired article "The Big ICO Swindle" mean the tech purists have turned their back on ICOs? Colin thinks no one has every done anything meaningful from an ICO, excepting Ethereum. Can you think of any examples? @Bchaininsider if so.
GSass is back with a vengeance when it comes to the Puerto Rico "bitcoin bros" in their crypto "utopia', Colin does not hold back his opinions on this one!
Additionally, one of Colin's 2018 predictions seems to be coming into fruition as Enterprise blockchain finally seems to be breaking out, and everyone is very enthusiastic about this, are the tools developers have been working on finally coming to the fore?
And finally UNICEF asks PC gamers to mine Ethereum and donate to Syrian children - while well meaning, is anyone actually doing this? The team discuss.
We also speak to Jameson Lopp, a massive presence in the Bitcoin and Blockchain world, software engineer at BitGo, creator of statoshi.info and founder of bitcoinsig.com.
We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.
Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider and if you really love the show, why not leave us a review on iTunes?
Special Guests: Jameson Lopp and Sara Feenan.
In this episode, Simon, Colin and guest Sara Feenan dissect the week's news and we have a fantastic interview from Jameson Lopp!

Kicking off with the biggest story of the... year?
The market be down: prices have tumbled 50% from all time highs, is this a disaster or must what goes up, always come back down?
Lloyds have banned customers buying bitcoin on credit cards. Is this sensible or over-protecting of customers, and also protecting themselves? Colin and Sara say you should never buy crypto on credit card, for the risks involved, never invest your money if you don't have it in the first place - the price falling shows how much people can lose.

They also talk regulation as the SEC and the CFTC begin to give testimony, the State of Wyoming tries to ring fence token sales out of securities law, and Canadian regulators approve their first Blockchain ETF.

Does the Wired article "The Big ICO Swindle" mean the tech purists have turned their back on ICOs? Colin thinks no one has every done anything meaningful from an ICO, excepting Ethereum. Can you think of any examples? @Bchaininsider if so.

GSass is back with a vengeance when it comes to the Puerto Rico "bitcoin bros" in their crypto "utopia', Colin does not hold back his opinions on this one!

Additionally, one of Colin's 2018 predictions seems to be coming into fruition as Enterprise blockchain finally seems to be breaking out, and everyone is very enthusiastic about this, are the tools developers have been working on finally coming to the fore?

And finally UNICEF asks PC gamers to mine Ethereum and donate to Syrian children - while well meaning, is anyone actually doing this? The team discuss.

We also speak to Jameson Lopp, a massive presence in the Bitcoin and Blockchain world, software engineer at BitGo, creator of statoshi.info and founder of bitcoinsig.com.

We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.
Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider and if you really love the show, why not leave us a review on iTunes?

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In this episode, Simon, Colin and guest Sara Feenan dissect the week's news and we have a fantastic interview from Jameson Lopp!

Kicking off with the biggest story of the... year?
The market be down: prices have tumbled 50% from all time highs, is this a disaster or must what goes up, always come back down?
Lloyds have banned customers buying bitcoin on credit cards. Is this sensible or over-protecting of customers, and also protecting themselves? Colin and Sara say you should never buy crypto on credit card, for the risks involved, never invest your money if you don't have it in the first place - the price falling shows how much people can lose.

They also talk regulation as the SEC and the CFTC begin to give testimony, the State of Wyoming tries to ring fence token sales out of securities law, and Canadian regulators approve their first Blockchain ETF.

Does the Wired article "The Big ICO Swindle" mean the tech purists have turned their back on ICOs? Colin thinks no one has every done anything meaningful from an ICO, excepting Ethereum. Can you think of any examples? @Bchaininsider if so.

GSass is back with a vengeance when it comes to the Puerto Rico "bitcoin bros" in their crypto "utopia', Colin does not hold back his opinions on this one!

Additionally, one of Colin's 2018 predictions seems to be coming into fruition as Enterprise blockchain finally seems to be breaking out, and everyone is very enthusiastic about this, are the tools developers have been working on finally coming to the fore?

And finally UNICEF asks PC gamers to mine Ethereum and donate to Syrian children - while well meaning, is anyone actually doing this? The team discuss.

We also speak to Jameson Lopp, a massive presence in the Bitcoin and Blockchain world, software engineer at BitGo, creator of statoshi.info and founder of bitcoinsig.com.

We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.
Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider and if you really love the show, why not leave us a review on iTunes?

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Ep. 31. South Korea's ban, Japan's hack, Robinhood and the future of cryptohttp://bi.11fs.com/32
5993083f-ae6a-4e5d-ab57-0b57bf8ea5bfThu, 01 Feb 2018 16:00:00 +000011:Mediafull11:MediaToday, Simon Taylor and Colin G Platt dissect lots of news coming from the asian markets- as well as bringing you interviews with CEO of Chain, Adam Ludwin and NEO's Malcolm Lerider. 1:21:42noWe begin with big news from South Korea, as they announce that 6 major banks will facilitate data sharing with Cryptocurrency exchanges. Money laundering and tax evasion have been large governmental concerns with regards to crypto and it seems South Korea have taken the first steps to mitigate under the counter activity. Moving on, Japanese Cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck will refund the $400m worth of NEM that was stolen from them by hackers. This isn't the first time we've seen big hacks on Japanese exchanges.....(cough, cough, Mt. Gox).
On to something more positive in the crypto-sphere, Robinhood, the app that lets you make zero-fee stock trading is going to allow its users to trade Cryptocurrencies. Robinhood users will be able to trade both Bitcoin and Ethereum with no transaction fees, with more coins on the horizon. Next, a Hong Kong based blockchain investment fund has acquired Bitcoin startup BTCC, who's mining pool accounts for 3.2% of Bitcoin's hashing power.....big news! Sticking with acquisition-BitGo Inc., a closely held crypto-security firm, agree to buy Bitcoin custodian Kingdom Trust as it seeks to attract $20 Billion worth of institutional investors.
Telegram has been a hotly discussed topic and Silicon Valley VCs are reportedly lining up to invest in the Russian messaging app. Back to Japan, the BOJ have come out with more regulatory talk stating that it will be incredibly difficult to create cross-border regulatory protocol for Cryptocurrency trading. Now regulation in this space will be important- but how do we protect innovation? The chairmen of the CFTC and SEC, Christopher Giancarlo and Jay Clayton, have co-authored an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal about what their agencies are doing in relation to cryptocurrency and token markets. It seems mostly positive, as both have focussed on the technology- potentially encouraging governments to understand just how big blockchain could be.
Now lots of Ripple enthusiasts claim that XRP could become the Bitcoin for banks, but do banks want it? A story coming from Bloomberg claims that banks have absolutely no interest in XRP. Current and former executives at seven global banks—some of whom have partnered with Ripple—say there was scant chance they would ever entrust their corporate clients’ payments to a cryptocurrency. Damning to say the least.
We leave you with our Bull masks on, as hedge funds have swung their bitcoin-futures bets to the bullish side for the first time, according to recent figures. What will this mean for crypto markets going forward?
As always there are several stories we didn't have time to cover. They include: Prodeum ICO Exits with a Prank-No Real Haul, How blockchain could kill both cable and Netflix, OpenDoor scores $10 million funding and Golden Kitty Awards Winners just missed out on some further discussion.
We also bring you two fantastic interviews - Malcolm Lerider from NEO and Adam Ludwin from Chain!
We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.
Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider and if you really love the show, why not leave us a review on iTunes? Special Guests: Adam Ludwin and Malcolm Lerider.
We begin with big news from South Korea, as they announce that 6 major banks will facilitate data sharing with Cryptocurrency exchanges. Money laundering and tax evasion have been large governmental concerns with regards to crypto and it seems South Korea have taken the first steps to mitigate under the counter activity. Moving on, Japanese Cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck will refund the $400m worth of NEM that was stolen from them by hackers. This isn't the first time we've seen big hacks on Japanese exchanges.....(cough, cough, Mt. Gox).

On to something more positive in the crypto-sphere, Robinhood, the app that lets you make zero-fee stock trading is going to allow its users to trade Cryptocurrencies. Robinhood users will be able to trade both Bitcoin and Ethereum with no transaction fees, with more coins on the horizon. Next, a Hong Kong based blockchain investment fund has acquired Bitcoin startup BTCC, who's mining pool accounts for 3.2% of Bitcoin's hashing power.....big news! Sticking with acquisition-BitGo Inc., a closely held crypto-security firm, agree to buy Bitcoin custodian Kingdom Trust as it seeks to attract $20 Billion worth of institutional investors.

Telegram has been a hotly discussed topic and Silicon Valley VCs are reportedly lining up to invest in the Russian messaging app. Back to Japan, the BOJ have come out with more regulatory talk stating that it will be incredibly difficult to create cross-border regulatory protocol for Cryptocurrency trading. Now regulation in this space will be important- but how do we protect innovation? The chairmen of the CFTC and SEC, Christopher Giancarlo and Jay Clayton, have co-authored an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal about what their agencies are doing in relation to cryptocurrency and token markets. It seems mostly positive, as both have focussed on the technology- potentially encouraging governments to understand just how big blockchain could be.

Now lots of Ripple enthusiasts claim that XRP could become the Bitcoin for banks, but do banks want it? A story coming from Bloomberg claims that banks have absolutely no interest in XRP. Current and former executives at seven global banks—some of whom have partnered with Ripple—say there was scant chance they would ever entrust their corporate clients’ payments to a cryptocurrency. Damning to say the least.

We leave you with our Bull masks on, as hedge funds have swung their bitcoin-futures bets to the bullish side for the first time, according to recent figures. What will this mean for crypto markets going forward?

As always there are several stories we didn't have time to cover. They include: Prodeum ICO Exits with a Prank-No Real Haul, How blockchain could kill both cable and Netflix, OpenDoor scores $10 million funding and Golden Kitty Awards Winners just missed out on some further discussion.

We also bring you two fantastic interviews - Malcolm Lerider from NEO and Adam Ludwin from Chain!

We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.

Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider and if you really love the show, why not leave us a review on iTunes?

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We begin with big news from South Korea, as they announce that 6 major banks will facilitate data sharing with Cryptocurrency exchanges. Money laundering and tax evasion have been large governmental concerns with regards to crypto and it seems South Korea have taken the first steps to mitigate under the counter activity. Moving on, Japanese Cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck will refund the $400m worth of NEM that was stolen from them by hackers. This isn't the first time we've seen big hacks on Japanese exchanges.....(cough, cough, Mt. Gox).

On to something more positive in the crypto-sphere, Robinhood, the app that lets you make zero-fee stock trading is going to allow its users to trade Cryptocurrencies. Robinhood users will be able to trade both Bitcoin and Ethereum with no transaction fees, with more coins on the horizon. Next, a Hong Kong based blockchain investment fund has acquired Bitcoin startup BTCC, who's mining pool accounts for 3.2% of Bitcoin's hashing power.....big news! Sticking with acquisition-BitGo Inc., a closely held crypto-security firm, agree to buy Bitcoin custodian Kingdom Trust as it seeks to attract $20 Billion worth of institutional investors.

Telegram has been a hotly discussed topic and Silicon Valley VCs are reportedly lining up to invest in the Russian messaging app. Back to Japan, the BOJ have come out with more regulatory talk stating that it will be incredibly difficult to create cross-border regulatory protocol for Cryptocurrency trading. Now regulation in this space will be important- but how do we protect innovation? The chairmen of the CFTC and SEC, Christopher Giancarlo and Jay Clayton, have co-authored an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal about what their agencies are doing in relation to cryptocurrency and token markets. It seems mostly positive, as both have focussed on the technology- potentially encouraging governments to understand just how big blockchain could be.

Now lots of Ripple enthusiasts claim that XRP could become the Bitcoin for banks, but do banks want it? A story coming from Bloomberg claims that banks have absolutely no interest in XRP. Current and former executives at seven global banks—some of whom have partnered with Ripple—say there was scant chance they would ever entrust their corporate clients’ payments to a cryptocurrency. Damning to say the least.

We leave you with our Bull masks on, as hedge funds have swung their bitcoin-futures bets to the bullish side for the first time, according to recent figures. What will this mean for crypto markets going forward?

As always there are several stories we didn't have time to cover. They include: Prodeum ICO Exits with a Prank-No Real Haul, How blockchain could kill both cable and Netflix, OpenDoor scores $10 million funding and Golden Kitty Awards Winners just missed out on some further discussion.

We also bring you two fantastic interviews - Malcolm Lerider from NEO and Adam Ludwin from Chain!

We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.

Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider and if you really love the show, why not leave us a review on iTunes?

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Ep. 30. Bitcoin Falls, Whales Rise and an Interview With bitFlyer CEOhttp://bi.11fs.com/31
58719c91-89b3-4cef-bf9f-44b411aa5fb7Thu, 25 Jan 2018 16:00:00 +000011:Mediafull11:MediaAfter the fallout from the crypto bloodbath last week, Simon and Colin discuss how regulators continue to monitor these monumental price spikes and subsequent dumps. We also bring you interviews with bitFlyer's CEO and founder Yuzo Kano and COO Andy Bryant1:03:49noAfter the market beatdown, Simon and Colin dissect the sustainability of current prices and how much longer regulators will stand idly by whilst pump and dumps continue to happen. Our first story comes from Coindesk, talking about the price action where Bitcoin 'defended' the $11,000 mark. Conversely, the Evening Standard came out with a story claiming investors were swapping their bitcoin for physical gold- are people actually swapping digital gold for it's physical counterpart? Staying with Bitcoin (shock, horror), Forbes claim that criminals are dropping BTC for other cryptocurrencies due to expensive, lengthy transactions. Criminals are apparently preferring more private coins.
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase recorded $1 Billion in revenue! The exchange exploded in 2017, so it's no surprise that it's booked such lofty numbers as the interest in cryptocurrencies continues to grow. Moving on and more from Coindesk, regulators gon' regulate as the SEC outlines reasons for reluctance to list cryptocurrency ETF's.
Next, Shell has just made its first investment in blockchain with UK startup Applied Blockchain, and we have the pleasure of bringing you a soundbite from CEO Adi Ben-Ari! He explains what Applied Blockchain do, and how it's easy for Developers/Engineers to 'see through' certain crypto projects. Staying with large companies sticking their hands in the blockchain pie, IBM and Maersk form new blockchain company for international cargo which will automate paperwork for shipping across international borders.
And lastly, Swift have signed an agreement with 7CSD's to explore blockchain post trade processes. Although no specific details have been leaked, Swift have claimed that the agreement is more exploratory in its nature. One to watch.
We also bring you interviews with bitFlyer's CEO and founder Yuzo Kano and COO Andy Bryant, as the largest Japanese cryptocurrency exchange comes to Europe!
Please do make sure to listen to the last 2 minutes for some great Orca/Whale related gags as Simon, Colin and the production team are struck by a giggling disease.
We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.
Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider and if you really love the show, why not leave us a review on iTunes? Special Guests: Adi Ben-Ari, Andy Bryant, and Yuzo Kano.
After the market beatdown, Simon and Colin dissect the sustainability of current prices and how much longer regulators will stand idly by whilst pump and dumps continue to happen. Our first story comes from Coindesk, talking about the price action where Bitcoin 'defended' the $11,000 mark. Conversely, the Evening Standard came out with a story claiming investors were swapping their bitcoin for physical gold- are people actually swapping digital gold for it's physical counterpart? Staying with Bitcoin (shock, horror), Forbes claim that criminals are dropping BTC for other cryptocurrencies due to expensive, lengthy transactions. Criminals are apparently preferring more private coins.

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase recorded $1 Billion in revenue! The exchange exploded in 2017, so it's no surprise that it's booked such lofty numbers as the interest in cryptocurrencies continues to grow. Moving on and more from Coindesk, regulators gon' regulate as the SEC outlines reasons for reluctance to list cryptocurrency ETF's.

Next, Shell has just made its first investment in blockchain with UK startup Applied Blockchain, and we have the pleasure of bringing you a soundbite from CEO Adi Ben-Ari! He explains what Applied Blockchain do, and how it's easy for Developers/Engineers to 'see through' certain crypto projects. Staying with large companies sticking their hands in the blockchain pie, IBM and Maersk form new blockchain company for international cargo which will automate paperwork for shipping across international borders.

And lastly, Swift have signed an agreement with 7CSD's to explore blockchain post trade processes. Although no specific details have been leaked, Swift have claimed that the agreement is more exploratory in its nature. One to watch.

We also bring you interviews with bitFlyer's CEO and founder Yuzo Kano and COO Andy Bryant, as the largest Japanese cryptocurrency exchange comes to Europe!

Please do make sure to listen to the last 2 minutes for some great Orca/Whale related gags as Simon, Colin and the production team are struck by a giggling disease.

We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.

Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider and if you really love the show, why not leave us a review on iTunes?

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After the market beatdown, Simon and Colin dissect the sustainability of current prices and how much longer regulators will stand idly by whilst pump and dumps continue to happen. Our first story comes from Coindesk, talking about the price action where Bitcoin 'defended' the $11,000 mark. Conversely, the Evening Standard came out with a story claiming investors were swapping their bitcoin for physical gold- are people actually swapping digital gold for it's physical counterpart? Staying with Bitcoin (shock, horror), Forbes claim that criminals are dropping BTC for other cryptocurrencies due to expensive, lengthy transactions. Criminals are apparently preferring more private coins.

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase recorded $1 Billion in revenue! The exchange exploded in 2017, so it's no surprise that it's booked such lofty numbers as the interest in cryptocurrencies continues to grow. Moving on and more from Coindesk, regulators gon' regulate as the SEC outlines reasons for reluctance to list cryptocurrency ETF's.

Next, Shell has just made its first investment in blockchain with UK startup Applied Blockchain, and we have the pleasure of bringing you a soundbite from CEO Adi Ben-Ari! He explains what Applied Blockchain do, and how it's easy for Developers/Engineers to 'see through' certain crypto projects. Staying with large companies sticking their hands in the blockchain pie, IBM and Maersk form new blockchain company for international cargo which will automate paperwork for shipping across international borders.

And lastly, Swift have signed an agreement with 7CSD's to explore blockchain post trade processes. Although no specific details have been leaked, Swift have claimed that the agreement is more exploratory in its nature. One to watch.

We also bring you interviews with bitFlyer's CEO and founder Yuzo Kano and COO Andy Bryant, as the largest Japanese cryptocurrency exchange comes to Europe!

Please do make sure to listen to the last 2 minutes for some great Orca/Whale related gags as Simon, Colin and the production team are struck by a giggling disease.

We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.

Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider and if you really love the show, why not leave us a review on iTunes?

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Ep.29. Kraken on With Crypto After the Market Bloodbath http://bi.11fs.com/30
9a1d46cb-ea63-4c16-bdf1-3f43831e498fThu, 18 Jan 2018 16:00:00 +000011:Mediafull11:MediaSimon Taylor and Colin G Platt discuss the crypto bloodbath we're currently witnessing, Kraken returning as well as bringing you interviews with two Ryan's, Blockstack founder Ryan Shea and the Two Bit Idiot & international man of mystery himself Ryan Selkis. 1:04:31noOn today's show, we just had to start with crypto price bloodbath January has brought. Simon and Colin dissect rumours of centralised exchanges being banned in China &amp; South Korea, as winter comes (http://uk.businessinsider.com/bitcoin-ethereum-ripple-cryptocurrency-prices-fall-on-january-16-2018-1) for crypto markets.
Next, Mike Novagratz makes a '$400m bet' (https://fintechinsidernews.com/posts/vWNJsEPpqodBkquKu/michael-novogratz-usd400-million-bet-form-giant-crypto) attempting to form a giant crypto merchant bank. Novagratz (who went big on both Bitcoin &amp; Ethereum early) had plans for a crypto hedge fund which were cancelled in the past, so it remains to be seen what happens with this project. Vitalik Buterin (https://fintechinsidernews.com/posts/CRoY4Fevje8hj2jxY/ethereum-co-founder-vitalik-buterin-has-left-vc-firm), Ethereum founder, is another blockchain personality in the news today, who left VC firm Fenbushi Capital.
Drama is never far from the cryptocurrency ecosystem and Tron (https://fintechinsidernews.com/posts/ZbXT9tbr32m73J6jz/tron-s-whitepaper-is-copied-plagiarized), a Chinese crypto project has been accused of plagiarism with regards to their whitepaper. Translation issue? Or is there more in this story?
ICO's were most certainly hot in 2017 and chat app Telegram (https://fintechinsidernews.com/posts/JFFhz3n7tYzBCxpzA/telegram-plans-multi-billion-dollar-ico-for-chat) hopes to raise up to $1.2 billion in an ICO. How will ICO's develop in 2018? The explore what could happen with that regard, but it seems initial coin offerings will still be a prevalent in 2018.
Kraking on, Kraken (https://fintechinsidernews.com/posts/FbMDPMNxjun52hy2t/kraken-exchange-is-back-online-after-troublesome-system), the world's 5th largest cryptocurrency exchange is back after a troublesome upgrade. Many speculated that some of the upgrades were un-professional with fears surfacing that some money could be lost. Sticking with exchanges, we discuss Binance (https://fintechinsidernews.com/posts/p2gGhyvxTKeMxBnd3/binance-the-fastest-profitable-unicorn-in-history)-the fastest growing 'unicorn' in the crypto-currency world which has now surpassed a $1 billion valuation less than 6 months after launching. Truly extraordinary!
Last but not least, we bring you interviews with two Ryan's! We were spoilt today as Ryan Shea came on the show to discuss Blockstack, a new internet for decentralized apps. The second Ryan, Ryan Selkis- came on to discuss his interesting blog titled 'I see You XRP' discussing all things Ripple, XRP and what's happening in the markets.
We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.
Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider and if you really love the show, why not leave us a review on iTunes? Special Guests: Ryan Selkis and Ryan Shea.
On today's show, we just had to start with crypto price bloodbath January has brought. Simon and Colin dissect rumours of centralised exchanges being banned in China & South Korea, as winter comes for crypto markets.

Next, Mike Novagratz makes a '$400m bet' attempting to form a giant crypto merchant bank. Novagratz (who went big on both Bitcoin & Ethereum early) had plans for a crypto hedge fund which were cancelled in the past, so it remains to be seen what happens with this project. Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum founder, is another blockchain personality in the news today, who left VC firm Fenbushi Capital.

Drama is never far from the cryptocurrency ecosystem and Tron, a Chinese crypto project has been accused of plagiarism with regards to their whitepaper. Translation issue? Or is there more in this story?

ICO's were most certainly hot in 2017 and chat app Telegram hopes to raise up to $1.2 billion in an ICO. How will ICO's develop in 2018? The explore what could happen with that regard, but it seems initial coin offerings will still be a prevalent in 2018.

Kraking on, Kraken, the world's 5th largest cryptocurrency exchange is back after a troublesome upgrade. Many speculated that some of the upgrades were un-professional with fears surfacing that some money could be lost. Sticking with exchanges, we discuss Binance-the fastest growing 'unicorn' in the crypto-currency world which has now surpassed a $1 billion valuation less than 6 months after launching. Truly extraordinary!

Last but not least, we bring you interviews with two Ryan's! We were spoilt today as Ryan Shea came on the show to discuss Blockstack, a new internet for decentralized apps. The second Ryan, Ryan Selkis- came on to discuss his interesting blog titled 'I see You XRP' discussing all things Ripple, XRP and what's happening in the markets.

We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.

Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider and if you really love the show, why not leave us a review on iTunes?

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On today's show, we just had to start with crypto price bloodbath January has brought. Simon and Colin dissect rumours of centralised exchanges being banned in China & South Korea, as winter comes for crypto markets.

Next, Mike Novagratz makes a '$400m bet' attempting to form a giant crypto merchant bank. Novagratz (who went big on both Bitcoin & Ethereum early) had plans for a crypto hedge fund which were cancelled in the past, so it remains to be seen what happens with this project. Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum founder, is another blockchain personality in the news today, who left VC firm Fenbushi Capital.

Drama is never far from the cryptocurrency ecosystem and Tron, a Chinese crypto project has been accused of plagiarism with regards to their whitepaper. Translation issue? Or is there more in this story?

ICO's were most certainly hot in 2017 and chat app Telegram hopes to raise up to $1.2 billion in an ICO. How will ICO's develop in 2018? The explore what could happen with that regard, but it seems initial coin offerings will still be a prevalent in 2018.

Kraking on, Kraken, the world's 5th largest cryptocurrency exchange is back after a troublesome upgrade. Many speculated that some of the upgrades were un-professional with fears surfacing that some money could be lost. Sticking with exchanges, we discuss Binance-the fastest growing 'unicorn' in the crypto-currency world which has now surpassed a $1 billion valuation less than 6 months after launching. Truly extraordinary!

Last but not least, we bring you interviews with two Ryan's! We were spoilt today as Ryan Shea came on the show to discuss Blockstack, a new internet for decentralized apps. The second Ryan, Ryan Selkis- came on to discuss his interesting blog titled 'I see You XRP' discussing all things Ripple, XRP and what's happening in the markets.

We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.

Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider and if you really love the show, why not leave us a review on iTunes?

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Ep. 28. Where now for Ripple? & Blockchain gets all Zuck'ed uphttp://bi.11fs.com/29
1ad250aa-d6bc-4275-aa29-87ffdb89ea35Thu, 11 Jan 2018 16:00:00 +000011:Mediafull11:MediaSimon Taylor and Colin G Platt discuss Ripple's monumental rise, Bitconnect and an interview with Ville Sointu from Nordea.1:03:23noWe begin this week's news by discussing Mark Zuckerberg's (https://fintechinsidernews.com/posts/8zymDik7mxwwHNGSa/mark-zuckerberg-s-personal-challenge-is-all-about-fixing) interest in decentralisation, as he made it his 'challenge of the year' to study how it could 'fix' Facebook. Speaking of Zuck, XRP (Ripple's crypto-currency) had an incredible run up peaking at over $3.80, making Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen (https://fintechinsidernews.com/posts/3CSAMDdjxE2C7pNS8) actually wealthier than Mark Zuckerberg for a short period of time. This massive run saw Ripple monetarily become the second largest crypto asset in terms of market cap, so, as you can imagine Simon and Colin discussed the project (https://fintechinsidernews.com/posts/uAh53cCneZTFFYKb7/i-see-you-usdxrp) at great length!
Regulators are always a hot topic in the crypto sphere and this week was no different as Texas regulators ordered Bitconnect (https://fintechinsidernews.com/posts/y3Ldjqf98Ms7AeADK/bitconnect-handed-a-cease-and-desist-order-from-texas) to cancel their token sale.
We also saw Visa (https://fintechinsidernews.com/posts/cWWnRNK9yxdxxN3oD/bitcoin-card-providers-cancel-services-with-zero-notice) drop their cryptocurrency backed debit cards due to violation of operating regulations, which had users scrambling. Tying into 'dropping users', Bittrex, Binance and Bitfinex (https://fintechinsidernews.com/posts/r3dDsxS8z3Yf7mNKT/binance-bitfinex-bittrex-temporarily-say-no-to-new-users) all halted new user sign ups due to incredible demand. Binance in particular claimed that they were seeing over 250,000 new users a day at one point, this enormous volume evidently reflecting the current rush of retail investors into the crypto space. Could these issues give decentralised exchanges an important role to play in 2018?
Next, the Bank of England (https://fintechinsidernews.com/posts/T32RNKpnn7DTDkaH2/bank-of-england-drops-plans-for-its-own-cryptocurrency) drops plans for its own cryptocurrency, fearing instability. Government backed cryptocurrencies stories really started surfacing in 2017, and it seems 2018 is no different.
Moving on to some stranger news, we discuss Dentacoin (https://fintechinsidernews.com/posts/7NEs4E74R7muqZZto/dentacoin-dental-crypto-bringing-smiles-to-investors)- a dentistry based cryptocurrency that shot up 900%. Does this reinforce fears that the crypto market is in bubble territory?
As always there's an array of topics we didn't have time to discuss including: Qtum - the next big thing?, Bitcoin Miners Shifting Outside China Amid Clampdown and What crypto didn’t give us in 2017.
We also bring you an interview with Nordea's Head of Blockchain and DLT, Ville Sointu.
We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.
Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider and if you really love the show, why not leave us a review on iTunes?
Special Guest: Ville Sointu.
We begin this week's news by discussing Mark Zuckerberg's interest in decentralisation, as he made it his 'challenge of the year' to study how it could 'fix' Facebook. Speaking of Zuck, XRP (Ripple's crypto-currency) had an incredible run up peaking at over $3.80, making Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen actually wealthier than Mark Zuckerberg for a short period of time. This massive run saw Ripple monetarily become the second largest crypto asset in terms of market cap, so, as you can imagine Simon and Colin discussed the project at great length!

Regulators are always a hot topic in the crypto sphere and this week was no different as Texas regulators ordered Bitconnect to cancel their token sale.

We also saw Visa drop their cryptocurrency backed debit cards due to violation of operating regulations, which had users scrambling. Tying into 'dropping users', Bittrex, Binance and Bitfinex all halted new user sign ups due to incredible demand. Binance in particular claimed that they were seeing over 250,000 new users a day at one point, this enormous volume evidently reflecting the current rush of retail investors into the crypto space. Could these issues give decentralised exchanges an important role to play in 2018?

Next, the Bank of England drops plans for its own cryptocurrency, fearing instability. Government backed cryptocurrencies stories really started surfacing in 2017, and it seems 2018 is no different.

Moving on to some stranger news, we discuss Dentacoin- a dentistry based cryptocurrency that shot up 900%. Does this reinforce fears that the crypto market is in bubble territory?

As always there's an array of topics we didn't have time to discuss including: Qtum - the next big thing?, Bitcoin Miners Shifting Outside China Amid Clampdown and What crypto didn’t give us in 2017.

We also bring you an interview with Nordea's Head of Blockchain and DLT, Ville Sointu.

We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.

Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider and if you really love the show, why not leave us a review on iTunes?

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We begin this week's news by discussing Mark Zuckerberg's interest in decentralisation, as he made it his 'challenge of the year' to study how it could 'fix' Facebook. Speaking of Zuck, XRP (Ripple's crypto-currency) had an incredible run up peaking at over $3.80, making Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen actually wealthier than Mark Zuckerberg for a short period of time. This massive run saw Ripple monetarily become the second largest crypto asset in terms of market cap, so, as you can imagine Simon and Colin discussed the project at great length!

Regulators are always a hot topic in the crypto sphere and this week was no different as Texas regulators ordered Bitconnect to cancel their token sale.

We also saw Visa drop their cryptocurrency backed debit cards due to violation of operating regulations, which had users scrambling. Tying into 'dropping users', Bittrex, Binance and Bitfinex all halted new user sign ups due to incredible demand. Binance in particular claimed that they were seeing over 250,000 new users a day at one point, this enormous volume evidently reflecting the current rush of retail investors into the crypto space. Could these issues give decentralised exchanges an important role to play in 2018?

Next, the Bank of England drops plans for its own cryptocurrency, fearing instability. Government backed cryptocurrencies stories really started surfacing in 2017, and it seems 2018 is no different.

Moving on to some stranger news, we discuss Dentacoin- a dentistry based cryptocurrency that shot up 900%. Does this reinforce fears that the crypto market is in bubble territory?

As always there's an array of topics we didn't have time to discuss including: Qtum - the next big thing?, Bitcoin Miners Shifting Outside China Amid Clampdown and What crypto didn’t give us in 2017.

We also bring you an interview with Nordea's Head of Blockchain and DLT, Ville Sointu.

We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.

Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider and if you really love the show, why not leave us a review on iTunes?

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Ep. 27. XRP's Ripple effect and Blockchain use caseshttp://bi.11fs.com/28
d0372d75-64ef-4f50-9b55-58d85909cd99Thu, 04 Jan 2018 16:00:00 +000011:Mediafull11:MediaIn the first show of 2018 Simon Taylor and Colin G Platt bring you the week's news, plus an interview with Coindesk's Peter Rizzo.57:08noWelcome to the very first show of 2018! We kick off the year with a bang, including some of the biggest stories from the holiday season, our predictions for 2018 and an interview with Peter Rizzo, Editor at Coindesk.
First up on the first show of 2018 we take a look at Blockchain and crypto predictions for the year to come. Why will this be the year that institutional investors really get involved? Will 2018 be the year that web 3.0 takes off? How will ICOs evolve through 2018, and will pump and dump syndicates come under regulatory scrutiny? Check out Simon's 2018 blog right here (https://11fs.com/blog/2018-blockchain-predictions-ready/).
Next, it's fast-becoming a weekly feature, it's the cryptocurrency prices piece. On its 9th birthday, we ask how high Bitcoin can really go? Plus, Ether brings in the new year with a record high, and who are the crypto Billionaires getting rich from Ripple's XRP?
Is it really true that nobody has come up with a use case for Blockchain in ten years? And is current technology simply the first stage in a wave of change that will take place over the next 10 to 20 years?
10 points to Colin, who, just two days into 2018, has already nailed one of his predictions for the year. So why has the ECB's Yves Mersch called Bitcoin a major threat to financial stability?
Next in the news, we discuss how the US has closed a crypto loophole, and whether this will hit the market.
What's up with Revolut? Or rather, what's up with Revolut crypto rates? How do they apply and how do they compare to other options?
This week we're also very lucky to hear from Pete Rizzo, Editor at Coindesk, a leading industry news source. Pete explains how Coindesk went about curating 2017's Most Influential list and how they aimed to reach a consensus on the most influential players in DLT in 2017.
And we didn't have time to talk about: whether Israel's central bank is considering digital currency; Putin's view on a possible CryptoRouble; and Blockchain's impact on the NHS. Check out the links below for all the stories we've discussed today.
Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com (https://fintechinsidernews.com/). Special Guest: Pete Rizzo.
Welcome to the very first show of 2018! We kick off the year with a bang, including some of the biggest stories from the holiday season, our predictions for 2018 and an interview with Peter Rizzo, Editor at Coindesk.

First up on the first show of 2018 we take a look at Blockchain and crypto predictions for the year to come. Why will this be the year that institutional investors really get involved? Will 2018 be the year that web 3.0 takes off? How will ICOs evolve through 2018, and will pump and dump syndicates come under regulatory scrutiny? Check out Simon's 2018 blog right here.

Next, it's fast-becoming a weekly feature, it's the cryptocurrency prices piece. On its 9th birthday, we ask how high Bitcoin can really go? Plus, Ether brings in the new year with a record high, and who are the crypto Billionaires getting rich from Ripple's XRP?

Is it really true that nobody has come up with a use case for Blockchain in ten years? And is current technology simply the first stage in a wave of change that will take place over the next 10 to 20 years?

10 points to Colin, who, just two days into 2018, has already nailed one of his predictions for the year. So why has the ECB's Yves Mersch called Bitcoin a major threat to financial stability?

Next in the news, we discuss how the US has closed a crypto loophole, and whether this will hit the market.

What's up with Revolut? Or rather, what's up with Revolut crypto rates? How do they apply and how do they compare to other options?

This week we're also very lucky to hear from Pete Rizzo, Editor at Coindesk, a leading industry news source. Pete explains how Coindesk went about curating 2017's Most Influential list and how they aimed to reach a consensus on the most influential players in DLT in 2017.

And we didn't have time to talk about: whether Israel's central bank is considering digital currency; Putin's view on a possible CryptoRouble; and Blockchain's impact on the NHS. Check out the links below for all the stories we've discussed today.

Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com.

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Welcome to the very first show of 2018! We kick off the year with a bang, including some of the biggest stories from the holiday season, our predictions for 2018 and an interview with Peter Rizzo, Editor at Coindesk.

First up on the first show of 2018 we take a look at Blockchain and crypto predictions for the year to come. Why will this be the year that institutional investors really get involved? Will 2018 be the year that web 3.0 takes off? How will ICOs evolve through 2018, and will pump and dump syndicates come under regulatory scrutiny? Check out Simon's 2018 blog right here.

Next, it's fast-becoming a weekly feature, it's the cryptocurrency prices piece. On its 9th birthday, we ask how high Bitcoin can really go? Plus, Ether brings in the new year with a record high, and who are the crypto Billionaires getting rich from Ripple's XRP?

Is it really true that nobody has come up with a use case for Blockchain in ten years? And is current technology simply the first stage in a wave of change that will take place over the next 10 to 20 years?

10 points to Colin, who, just two days into 2018, has already nailed one of his predictions for the year. So why has the ECB's Yves Mersch called Bitcoin a major threat to financial stability?

Next in the news, we discuss how the US has closed a crypto loophole, and whether this will hit the market.

What's up with Revolut? Or rather, what's up with Revolut crypto rates? How do they apply and how do they compare to other options?

This week we're also very lucky to hear from Pete Rizzo, Editor at Coindesk, a leading industry news source. Pete explains how Coindesk went about curating 2017's Most Influential list and how they aimed to reach a consensus on the most influential players in DLT in 2017.

And we didn't have time to talk about: whether Israel's central bank is considering digital currency; Putin's view on a possible CryptoRouble; and Blockchain's impact on the NHS. Check out the links below for all the stories we've discussed today.

Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com.

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Ep. 26. Holiday Interview Special - Tim Swanson, & Somil Goyal: Adjoint http://bi.11fs.com/27
0e102a52-fcf4-4ef4-9228-3073074620c5Thu, 28 Dec 2017 16:00:00 +000011:Mediafull11:MediaAs it's the Christmas break we are not here this week, so instead of the usual news overview we're giving you an interview-only special show, featuring Tim Swanson and Somil Goya from new smart contracts start up Adjoint.59:12noAs it's the Christmas break we are not here this week!
But instead of the usual news overview we're giving you an interview-only special show, featuring Tim Swanson and Somil Goyal from new smart contracts start up Adjoint.
Tim and Colin look back at the last year in blockchain and cryptoassets and give their predictions for 2018.
Somil tells Colin all about Adjoint and what their first year in industry has looked like and what their plans for growth are in 2018 and the years to come.
Happy holidays and Merry Christmas to all our listeners!
We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.
Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider and if you really love the show, why not leave us a review on iTunes?
Special Guests: Somil Goyal and Tim Swanson.
As it's the Christmas break we are not here this week!
But instead of the usual news overview we're giving you an interview-only special show, featuring Tim Swanson and Somil Goyal from new smart contracts start up Adjoint.

Tim and Colin look back at the last year in blockchain and cryptoassets and give their predictions for 2018.
Somil tells Colin all about Adjoint and what their first year in industry has looked like and what their plans for growth are in 2018 and the years to come.

Happy holidays and Merry Christmas to all our listeners!

We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.

Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider and if you really love the show, why not leave us a review on iTunes?

Special Guests: Somil Goyal and Tim Swanson.

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As it's the Christmas break we are not here this week!
But instead of the usual news overview we're giving you an interview-only special show, featuring Tim Swanson and Somil Goyal from new smart contracts start up Adjoint.

Tim and Colin look back at the last year in blockchain and cryptoassets and give their predictions for 2018.
Somil tells Colin all about Adjoint and what their first year in industry has looked like and what their plans for growth are in 2018 and the years to come.

Happy holidays and Merry Christmas to all our listeners!

We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.

Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider and if you really love the show, why not leave us a review on iTunes?

Special Guests: Somil Goyal and Tim Swanson.

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Ep. 25. Keanu Reeves on bitcoin, Vanguard on Blockchain and Cardanohttp://bi.11fs.com/26
683141e0-75ee-4143-82be-0084fc15f03fThu, 21 Dec 2017 16:00:00 +000011:Mediafull11:MediaHosts Simon Taylor and Colin G Platt explore the best of the week's news with help from the 11:FS Asset Management lead Pete Townsend, plus we bring you interviews with Paul Forrest from MBN Solutions, and Mark Jeffrey from Guardian Circle.1:03:13noG-Sass is back in France this week but that won't stop him joining Simon for this week's installment of the news show.
First up this week, the guys explore the implications of competition in the crypto futures space, as the CME launches its contract to compete with CBOE.
Bringing the cryto debate firmly into the mainstream, we discuss the French finance minister's intervention, urging a debate at the G20. Plus, why has Keanu Reeves spoken out over Bitcoin and what does it mean for the future of cryptoassets?
Why has Bill Miller's hedge fun put half its money in Bitcoin and what could his strategy be? Plus, has Bitcoin really become the biggest bubble the world has ever seen? The guys also discuss the nature of Bitcoin - is it a commodity? - and is the price totally fictional or is it really related to something?
Our very own Pete Townsend, 11:FS Asset Management Lead, joins us this week to break down Vanguard's plan to adopt blockchain technology.
We discuss the Gnosis Dutch exchange - do check out the blog post here (https://blog.gnosis.pm/introducing-the-gnosis-dutch-exchange-53bd3d51f9b2) - and finally, Cardano, the "Ethereum of Japan" has jumped into the top six cryptocurrencies by market cap of USD $12bn. So what's all the fuss about and is it really as secure as bitcoin?
And we didn't have time to discuss: Loopring's decentralized exchange and open protocol; HODL -
why the only good bitcoin advice is four years old; and, once again, CryptoKitties.
And to finish up this week, we bring you interviews with Mark Jeffrey from Guardian Circle and Paul Forrest from MBN Solutions.
We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.
Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com (https://fintechinsidernews.com/). Special Guests: Mark Jeffrey and Paul Forrest.
G-Sass is back in France this week but that won't stop him joining Simon for this week's installment of the news show.

First up this week, the guys explore the implications of competition in the crypto futures space, as the CME launches its contract to compete with CBOE.

Bringing the cryto debate firmly into the mainstream, we discuss the French finance minister's intervention, urging a debate at the G20. Plus, why has Keanu Reeves spoken out over Bitcoin and what does it mean for the future of cryptoassets?

Why has Bill Miller's hedge fun put half its money in Bitcoin and what could his strategy be? Plus, has Bitcoin really become the biggest bubble the world has ever seen? The guys also discuss the nature of Bitcoin - is it a commodity? - and is the price totally fictional or is it really related to something?

Our very own Pete Townsend, 11:FS Asset Management Lead, joins us this week to break down Vanguard's plan to adopt blockchain technology.

We discuss the Gnosis Dutch exchange - do check out the blog post here - and finally, Cardano, the "Ethereum of Japan" has jumped into the top six cryptocurrencies by market cap of USD $12bn. So what's all the fuss about and is it really as secure as bitcoin?

And we didn't have time to discuss: Loopring's decentralized exchange and open protocol; HODL -
why the only good bitcoin advice is four years old; and, once again, CryptoKitties.

And to finish up this week, we bring you interviews with Mark Jeffrey from Guardian Circle and Paul Forrest from MBN Solutions.

We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.

Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com.

Special Guests: Mark Jeffrey and Paul Forrest.

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G-Sass is back in France this week but that won't stop him joining Simon for this week's installment of the news show.

First up this week, the guys explore the implications of competition in the crypto futures space, as the CME launches its contract to compete with CBOE.

Bringing the cryto debate firmly into the mainstream, we discuss the French finance minister's intervention, urging a debate at the G20. Plus, why has Keanu Reeves spoken out over Bitcoin and what does it mean for the future of cryptoassets?

Why has Bill Miller's hedge fun put half its money in Bitcoin and what could his strategy be? Plus, has Bitcoin really become the biggest bubble the world has ever seen? The guys also discuss the nature of Bitcoin - is it a commodity? - and is the price totally fictional or is it really related to something?

Our very own Pete Townsend, 11:FS Asset Management Lead, joins us this week to break down Vanguard's plan to adopt blockchain technology.

We discuss the Gnosis Dutch exchange - do check out the blog post here - and finally, Cardano, the "Ethereum of Japan" has jumped into the top six cryptocurrencies by market cap of USD $12bn. So what's all the fuss about and is it really as secure as bitcoin?

And we didn't have time to discuss: Loopring's decentralized exchange and open protocol; HODL -
why the only good bitcoin advice is four years old; and, once again, CryptoKitties.

And to finish up this week, we bring you interviews with Mark Jeffrey from Guardian Circle and Paul Forrest from MBN Solutions.

We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.

Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com.

Special Guests: Mark Jeffrey and Paul Forrest.

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Ep. 24. CBOE futures, Bitcoin mining energy usage & investing responsiblyhttp://bi.11fs.com/25
5aee96f3-ac81-4026-8a71-d07bc7f9e33fThu, 14 Dec 2017 16:00:00 +000011:Mediafull11:MediaColin G Platt rejoins Simon Taylor for a second consecutive show in London to break down the week's news.1:00:50yesG Sass is back in London for a second week in a row to join Simon for this week's recap of the top Blockchain news - and what a week of news it was.
Bitcoin futures are now available for trading through CBOE. So what's a future, what's the significance of having a bitcoin future, and what was the impact when these futures launched?
Next, why your grandmother should not be buying bitcoin, despite how easily some platforms are making it. The guys discuss the importance of investors' understanding of the market and risk. And if you do want to get up to speed on bitcoin, Colin gives his thoughts on the essential reading, and where to look for more information.
Why are we so preoccupied with the energy consumption of bitcoin mining? And how might this impact the debate on energy use and climate change? Let us know why you think we're so attached to the energy narrative around bitcoin @BchainInsider.
Digital Asset Holdings has been selected by Australian Stock Exchange, making it the first exchange to commercialise DLT.
France will allow blockchain technology for trading unlisted securities (those not on the main exchange). So what will be the impact on startups and the listings market?
And, MAMA has launched! That is, the Multichain Asset Management Association, an industry trade body for asset management startups. Plus, news that UBS is to launch a live Ethereum platform with Barclays, Credit Suisse and others.
Next up, why has an ICO been halted after the SEC raised concerns over registration? And what does this say about the prospects for ICOs in the USA?
And this week we also bring you an interview with Jamie Burke, founder and CEO at Outlier Ventures. Simon and Colin hear about Jamie's experience as an angel investor, the next phase of the web and the importance of decentralisation. They also discuss tokenomics and IOTA - why is it different to other DLTs and what's on their road map?
That's it for this week. Don't forget, this episode is sponsored by ZILLA, a new ICO marketplace app. Browse ICOs, upvote or downvote so the good ones rise to the top and, if you like an ICO, participate with one-click! Pre-register for the limited ZILLA beta app at ZLA.io/bi (https://www.zla.io/bi).
We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.
Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com (https://fintechinsidernews.com/). Special Guest: Jamie Burke.
G Sass is back in London for a second week in a row to join Simon for this week's recap of the top Blockchain news - and what a week of news it was.

Bitcoin futures are now available for trading through CBOE. So what's a future, what's the significance of having a bitcoin future, and what was the impact when these futures launched?

Next, why your grandmother should not be buying bitcoin, despite how easily some platforms are making it. The guys discuss the importance of investors' understanding of the market and risk. And if you do want to get up to speed on bitcoin, Colin gives his thoughts on the essential reading, and where to look for more information.

Why are we so preoccupied with the energy consumption of bitcoin mining? And how might this impact the debate on energy use and climate change? Let us know why you think we're so attached to the energy narrative around bitcoin @BchainInsider.

Digital Asset Holdings has been selected by Australian Stock Exchange, making it the first exchange to commercialise DLT.

France will allow blockchain technology for trading unlisted securities (those not on the main exchange). So what will be the impact on startups and the listings market?

And, MAMA has launched! That is, the Multichain Asset Management Association, an industry trade body for asset management startups. Plus, news that UBS is to launch a live Ethereum platform with Barclays, Credit Suisse and others.

Next up, why has an ICO been halted after the SEC raised concerns over registration? And what does this say about the prospects for ICOs in the USA?

And this week we also bring you an interview with Jamie Burke, founder and CEO at Outlier Ventures. Simon and Colin hear about Jamie's experience as an angel investor, the next phase of the web and the importance of decentralisation. They also discuss tokenomics and IOTA - why is it different to other DLTs and what's on their road map?

That's it for this week. Don't forget, this episode is sponsored by ZILLA, a new ICO marketplace app. Browse ICOs, upvote or downvote so the good ones rise to the top and, if you like an ICO, participate with one-click! Pre-register for the limited ZILLA beta app at ZLA.io/bi.

We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.

Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com.

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G Sass is back in London for a second week in a row to join Simon for this week's recap of the top Blockchain news - and what a week of news it was.

Bitcoin futures are now available for trading through CBOE. So what's a future, what's the significance of having a bitcoin future, and what was the impact when these futures launched?

Next, why your grandmother should not be buying bitcoin, despite how easily some platforms are making it. The guys discuss the importance of investors' understanding of the market and risk. And if you do want to get up to speed on bitcoin, Colin gives his thoughts on the essential reading, and where to look for more information.

Why are we so preoccupied with the energy consumption of bitcoin mining? And how might this impact the debate on energy use and climate change? Let us know why you think we're so attached to the energy narrative around bitcoin @BchainInsider.

Digital Asset Holdings has been selected by Australian Stock Exchange, making it the first exchange to commercialise DLT.

France will allow blockchain technology for trading unlisted securities (those not on the main exchange). So what will be the impact on startups and the listings market?

And, MAMA has launched! That is, the Multichain Asset Management Association, an industry trade body for asset management startups. Plus, news that UBS is to launch a live Ethereum platform with Barclays, Credit Suisse and others.

Next up, why has an ICO been halted after the SEC raised concerns over registration? And what does this say about the prospects for ICOs in the USA?

And this week we also bring you an interview with Jamie Burke, founder and CEO at Outlier Ventures. Simon and Colin hear about Jamie's experience as an angel investor, the next phase of the web and the importance of decentralisation. They also discuss tokenomics and IOTA - why is it different to other DLTs and what's on their road map?

That's it for this week. Don't forget, this episode is sponsored by ZILLA, a new ICO marketplace app. Browse ICOs, upvote or downvote so the good ones rise to the top and, if you like an ICO, participate with one-click! Pre-register for the limited ZILLA beta app at ZLA.io/bi.

We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.

Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com.

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Ep. 23. Bitcoin goes stratospheric, Ethereum Cryptokitties and R3 CEO interviewhttp://bi.11fs.com/24
ce4eee28-1521-4e8f-9643-cd4c51a5ef50Thu, 07 Dec 2017 16:00:00 +000011:Mediafull11:MediaColing G Platt is actually in the building this week to join Simon Taylor for the week's top news and a very special interview with R3's David Rutter.1:11:10yesColin has returned to the UK from his Australian adventure to join Simon back at our home in WeWork, Aldgate Tower. Once more, Bitcoin has hit a record high. But could the cryptocurrency's price be losing momentum? Bitcoin exchange Coinbase now has more users than stock brokerage Schwab, so what are the implications for its price? And, following its lawsuit defeat, Coinbase was forced to report some users to the IRS. Plus, as Bitcoin futures trading gets nearer, we ask why the price is still rising and what will contribute to its maturity?
Five blockchain predictions for 2018, including non-financial applications, the internet of things and smart contracts. But will governments advance cryptocurrency tax rules?
The cryptocurrency flash crash on the Bitfinex exchange caused uproar last week. So what caused it and could it have been avoided? Plus, was it really that bad? And, why did Bitfinex hire a law firm and team up with Tether? So many questions.
And - it's finally here...the story of the week. Ladies and gentlemen. Boys and girls. We bring you - CryptoKitties. Sims for Bitcoin. We explore why oh why one special CryptoKittie sold for $117,000. One hundred and seventeen. Thousand. US dollars. But please, don't fork your kitties. And how is "a silly game about cats" accounting for 17% of the Ethereum network? We also consider the more serious implications, including why the ERC721 contracts are going to displace Ethereum ICOs in 2017.
This week we are delighted to bring you an interview with R3 CEO David Rutter. Simon and David talk about blockchain's arrival, the joys of gardening leave and R3's journey from start up to leading blockchain firm. They also discuss the development of R3's platform, Corda, and their work with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Project Ubin. We hear about the significance of anti-trust law, going through Series A fundraising and the advantages of being a network business.
Don't forget, this episode is sponsored by ZILLA, a new ICO marketplace app. Browse ICOs, upvote or downvote so the good ones rise to the top and, if you like an ICO, participate with one-click! Pre-register for the limited ZILLA beta app at ZLA.io/bi (https://www.zla.io/bi).
We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.
Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com (https://fintechinsidernews.com/). Special Guest: David Rutter.
Colin has returned to the UK from his Australian adventure to join Simon back at our home in WeWork, Aldgate Tower. Once more, Bitcoin has hit a record high. But could the cryptocurrency's price be losing momentum? Bitcoin exchange Coinbase now has more users than stock brokerage Schwab, so what are the implications for its price? And, following its lawsuit defeat, Coinbase was forced to report some users to the IRS. Plus, as Bitcoin futures trading gets nearer, we ask why the price is still rising and what will contribute to its maturity?

Five blockchain predictions for 2018, including non-financial applications, the internet of things and smart contracts. But will governments advance cryptocurrency tax rules?

The cryptocurrency flash crash on the Bitfinex exchange caused uproar last week. So what caused it and could it have been avoided? Plus, was it really that bad? And, why did Bitfinex hire a law firm and team up with Tether? So many questions.

And - it's finally here...the story of the week. Ladies and gentlemen. Boys and girls. We bring you - CryptoKitties. Sims for Bitcoin. We explore why oh why one special CryptoKittie sold for $117,000. One hundred and seventeen. Thousand. US dollars. But please, don't fork your kitties. And how is "a silly game about cats" accounting for 17% of the Ethereum network? We also consider the more serious implications, including why the ERC721 contracts are going to displace Ethereum ICOs in 2017.

This week we are delighted to bring you an interview with R3 CEO David Rutter. Simon and David talk about blockchain's arrival, the joys of gardening leave and R3's journey from start up to leading blockchain firm. They also discuss the development of R3's platform, Corda, and their work with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Project Ubin. We hear about the significance of anti-trust law, going through Series A fundraising and the advantages of being a network business.

Don't forget, this episode is sponsored by ZILLA, a new ICO marketplace app. Browse ICOs, upvote or downvote so the good ones rise to the top and, if you like an ICO, participate with one-click! Pre-register for the limited ZILLA beta app at ZLA.io/bi.

We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.

Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com.

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Colin has returned to the UK from his Australian adventure to join Simon back at our home in WeWork, Aldgate Tower. Once more, Bitcoin has hit a record high. But could the cryptocurrency's price be losing momentum? Bitcoin exchange Coinbase now has more users than stock brokerage Schwab, so what are the implications for its price? And, following its lawsuit defeat, Coinbase was forced to report some users to the IRS. Plus, as Bitcoin futures trading gets nearer, we ask why the price is still rising and what will contribute to its maturity?

Five blockchain predictions for 2018, including non-financial applications, the internet of things and smart contracts. But will governments advance cryptocurrency tax rules?

The cryptocurrency flash crash on the Bitfinex exchange caused uproar last week. So what caused it and could it have been avoided? Plus, was it really that bad? And, why did Bitfinex hire a law firm and team up with Tether? So many questions.

And - it's finally here...the story of the week. Ladies and gentlemen. Boys and girls. We bring you - CryptoKitties. Sims for Bitcoin. We explore why oh why one special CryptoKittie sold for $117,000. One hundred and seventeen. Thousand. US dollars. But please, don't fork your kitties. And how is "a silly game about cats" accounting for 17% of the Ethereum network? We also consider the more serious implications, including why the ERC721 contracts are going to displace Ethereum ICOs in 2017.

This week we are delighted to bring you an interview with R3 CEO David Rutter. Simon and David talk about blockchain's arrival, the joys of gardening leave and R3's journey from start up to leading blockchain firm. They also discuss the development of R3's platform, Corda, and their work with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Project Ubin. We hear about the significance of anti-trust law, going through Series A fundraising and the advantages of being a network business.

Don't forget, this episode is sponsored by ZILLA, a new ICO marketplace app. Browse ICOs, upvote or downvote so the good ones rise to the top and, if you like an ICO, participate with one-click! Pre-register for the limited ZILLA beta app at ZLA.io/bi.

We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.

Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com.

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Ep. 22. Can Bitcoin really hit $100,000?http://bi.11fs.com/23
b4b9f478-9532-4735-8ae8-d98eb7d955ccThu, 30 Nov 2017 16:00:00 +000011:Mediafull11:MediaSimon and Colin discuss Bitcoin highs, Ether bonds, rogue ICOs, and much more. Plus, a special interview with Commissioner Brian Quintenz from the CFTC and a discussion on ICOs recorded live from RegTech Rising.1:02:19yesThis week, normal service is resumed as we returned, inexorably, to ANOTHER new Bitcoin high - this time, over $9,000 and, according to many, fast approaching $10,000. So is it just the result of more buyers than sellers in the market, or could there be other reasons? Plus, why maths might mean Bitcoin could reach $100,000 by 2021.
Bonds on Ether! Nivaura has issued the UK's first regulated Ether bond. But what will be the impact on CSDs?
Following a spate of rogue ICOs, we discuss the possibility that the US Department of Justice (DoJ) will crack down, and more fool the first ICO to fall foul of the DoJ as they might be looking to set an example.
Non-financial blockchain applications are coming. But will it succeed in blockchain-based air travel? Several airlines have partnered up to try to use DLT to iron out some of the bumps in air travel with luggage.
Plus, how to talk about cryptocurrency at the dinner table, and Ripple did a thing...again.
This week we also bring you two special features. Firstly, a roundtable on the ICO space with Ruth Wandhofer, Global Head Regulatory, Market &amp; Innovation Strategy at Citibank; Jeff Bandman, Principal at Bandman Advisors; Lawrence Wintermeyer, Principal at Capstone; and Oliver Oram, founder and CEO at Chainvine. And second, Simon talks to very special guest Commissioner Brian Quintenz from the CFTC about the derivatives markets and the potential impact of distributed ledger technology (DLT).
Don't forget, this episode is sponsored by ZILLA, a new ICO marketplace app. Browse ICOs, upvote or downvote so the good ones rise to the top and, if you like an ICO, participate with one-click! Pre-register for the limited ZILLA beta app at ZLA.io/bi (https://www.zla.io/bi).
We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.
Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com (https://fintechinsidernews.com/). Special Guests: Brian Quintenz, Jeff Bandman, Lawrence Wintermeyer, and Oliver Oram.
This week, normal service is resumed as we returned, inexorably, to ANOTHER new Bitcoin high - this time, over $9,000 and, according to many, fast approaching $10,000. So is it just the result of more buyers than sellers in the market, or could there be other reasons? Plus, why maths might mean Bitcoin could reach $100,000 by 2021.

Bonds on Ether! Nivaura has issued the UK's first regulated Ether bond. But what will be the impact on CSDs?

Following a spate of rogue ICOs, we discuss the possibility that the US Department of Justice (DoJ) will crack down, and more fool the first ICO to fall foul of the DoJ as they might be looking to set an example.

Non-financial blockchain applications are coming. But will it succeed in blockchain-based air travel? Several airlines have partnered up to try to use DLT to iron out some of the bumps in air travel with luggage.

Plus, how to talk about cryptocurrency at the dinner table, and Ripple did a thing...again.

This week we also bring you two special features. Firstly, a roundtable on the ICO space with Ruth Wandhofer, Global Head Regulatory, Market & Innovation Strategy at Citibank; Jeff Bandman, Principal at Bandman Advisors; Lawrence Wintermeyer, Principal at Capstone; and Oliver Oram, founder and CEO at Chainvine. And second, Simon talks to very special guest Commissioner Brian Quintenz from the CFTC about the derivatives markets and the potential impact of distributed ledger technology (DLT).

Don't forget, this episode is sponsored by ZILLA, a new ICO marketplace app. Browse ICOs, upvote or downvote so the good ones rise to the top and, if you like an ICO, participate with one-click! Pre-register for the limited ZILLA beta app at ZLA.io/bi.

We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.

Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com.

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This week, normal service is resumed as we returned, inexorably, to ANOTHER new Bitcoin high - this time, over $9,000 and, according to many, fast approaching $10,000. So is it just the result of more buyers than sellers in the market, or could there be other reasons? Plus, why maths might mean Bitcoin could reach $100,000 by 2021.

Bonds on Ether! Nivaura has issued the UK's first regulated Ether bond. But what will be the impact on CSDs?

Following a spate of rogue ICOs, we discuss the possibility that the US Department of Justice (DoJ) will crack down, and more fool the first ICO to fall foul of the DoJ as they might be looking to set an example.

Non-financial blockchain applications are coming. But will it succeed in blockchain-based air travel? Several airlines have partnered up to try to use DLT to iron out some of the bumps in air travel with luggage.

Plus, how to talk about cryptocurrency at the dinner table, and Ripple did a thing...again.

This week we also bring you two special features. Firstly, a roundtable on the ICO space with Ruth Wandhofer, Global Head Regulatory, Market & Innovation Strategy at Citibank; Jeff Bandman, Principal at Bandman Advisors; Lawrence Wintermeyer, Principal at Capstone; and Oliver Oram, founder and CEO at Chainvine. And second, Simon talks to very special guest Commissioner Brian Quintenz from the CFTC about the derivatives markets and the potential impact of distributed ledger technology (DLT).

Don't forget, this episode is sponsored by ZILLA, a new ICO marketplace app. Browse ICOs, upvote or downvote so the good ones rise to the top and, if you like an ICO, participate with one-click! Pre-register for the limited ZILLA beta app at ZLA.io/bi.

We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.

Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com.

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Ep. 21. Bitcoin futures & ConsenSys London launch partyhttp://bi.11fs.com/22
42a3b77a-6a4b-4cea-bbaa-bcb35266412cThu, 23 Nov 2017 16:00:00 +000011:Mediafull11:MediaThis week Simon and Colin bring you the best of the week's news, including LedgerX bitcoin futures options, crypto funding for movies plus some exclusive insights from ConsenSys' London launch party.44:13yesWelcome to an unusual show for us in recent weeks, as a new bitcoin high doesn't feature as our lead story!
Getting us off the mark, the guys explore the new Bitcoin futures option from LedgerX priced at $10,000. Why did someone buy it, and could we be buying too?
Next up, SegWit2x is back in the news, but having been called off last week, how has it caused some nodes to stumble?
And our story of the week - the CME Group has announced that it'll launch Bitcoin futures. So does this represent Wall Street advancing on Bitcoin, or is it bringing crypto ever-closer to the mainstream? Answers on a postcard, please do let us know what you think @colingplatt (https://twitter.com/colingplatt?lang=en) or @sytaylor (https://twitter.com/sytaylor?lang=en).]
WTF Colin G Platt? Could your next trip to the cinema feature a blockbuster funded by crypto? If everything goes to plan for one Hollywood producer, then absolutely! So, will Hollywood become the next industry to be disrupted by DLT?
And R3 founder and CEO David Rutter has spoken about why 2018 is a key year for him, and what it'll take to make it a success. So what do the guys think?
We also bring you a roundtable on the state of blockchain recorded live at the ConsenSys launch part in Shoreditch, London, featuring Alex Batlin and Ed Budd from ConsenSys, Lawrence Lundy from Outlier Ventures, and Charlene Chen from BitPesa. The guys discuss where we are with distributed ledger technology (DLT), the impact it's had on financial services and where it's heading. Simon also caught up with Jeremy Millar about ConsenSys' plans for growth and their move to London.
We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.
Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com (https://fintechinsidernews.com/). Special Guests: Alex Batlin, Charlene Chen, Ed Budd, Jeremy Millar, and Lawrence Lundy.
Welcome to an unusual show for us in recent weeks, as a new bitcoin high doesn't feature as our lead story!

Getting us off the mark, the guys explore the new Bitcoin futures option from LedgerX priced at $10,000. Why did someone buy it, and could we be buying too?

Next up, SegWit2x is back in the news, but having been called off last week, how has it caused some nodes to stumble?

And our story of the week - the CME Group has announced that it'll launch Bitcoin futures. So does this represent Wall Street advancing on Bitcoin, or is it bringing crypto ever-closer to the mainstream? Answers on a postcard, please do let us know what you think @colingplatt or @sytaylor.]

WTF Colin G Platt? Could your next trip to the cinema feature a blockbuster funded by crypto? If everything goes to plan for one Hollywood producer, then absolutely! So, will Hollywood become the next industry to be disrupted by DLT?

And R3 founder and CEO David Rutter has spoken about why 2018 is a key year for him, and what it'll take to make it a success. So what do the guys think?

We also bring you a roundtable on the state of blockchain recorded live at the ConsenSys launch part in Shoreditch, London, featuring Alex Batlin and Ed Budd from ConsenSys, Lawrence Lundy from Outlier Ventures, and Charlene Chen from BitPesa. The guys discuss where we are with distributed ledger technology (DLT), the impact it's had on financial services and where it's heading. Simon also caught up with Jeremy Millar about ConsenSys' plans for growth and their move to London.

We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.

Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com.

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Welcome to an unusual show for us in recent weeks, as a new bitcoin high doesn't feature as our lead story!

Getting us off the mark, the guys explore the new Bitcoin futures option from LedgerX priced at $10,000. Why did someone buy it, and could we be buying too?

Next up, SegWit2x is back in the news, but having been called off last week, how has it caused some nodes to stumble?

And our story of the week - the CME Group has announced that it'll launch Bitcoin futures. So does this represent Wall Street advancing on Bitcoin, or is it bringing crypto ever-closer to the mainstream? Answers on a postcard, please do let us know what you think @colingplatt or @sytaylor.]

WTF Colin G Platt? Could your next trip to the cinema feature a blockbuster funded by crypto? If everything goes to plan for one Hollywood producer, then absolutely! So, will Hollywood become the next industry to be disrupted by DLT?

And R3 founder and CEO David Rutter has spoken about why 2018 is a key year for him, and what it'll take to make it a success. So what do the guys think?

We also bring you a roundtable on the state of blockchain recorded live at the ConsenSys launch part in Shoreditch, London, featuring Alex Batlin and Ed Budd from ConsenSys, Lawrence Lundy from Outlier Ventures, and Charlene Chen from BitPesa. The guys discuss where we are with distributed ledger technology (DLT), the impact it's had on financial services and where it's heading. Simon also caught up with Jeremy Millar about ConsenSys' plans for growth and their move to London.

We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.

Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com.

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Ep. 20. The greatest (bitcoin) story ever told!http://bi.11fs.com/21
3a50bec5-6038-4abf-83ca-840f7a0a6edaThu, 16 Nov 2017 16:00:00 +000011:Mediafull11:MediaSimon Taylor and the birthday boy Colin G Platt (still enjoying the beach in sunny Australia) cover the best of the week's news, including the death of SegWit2x, the surge in Bitcoin Cash and the latest on the parity hack. Plus interviews with Michael Casey, advisor, author, speaker and commentator, and Daniel Cotti and David Sutter from TradeIX.1:09:22noThe death of SegWit2x - what happened, why and what does it mean for bitcoin? How did $160m Eth get locked up in Parity wallets, and why might a fork be the only way to get it out? One of the greatest comebacks in (DLT) history - how could the former bitcoin king Mt. Gox be back in the money?
Plus, a new blockchain-based international payments system from R3 and 22 of the world's biggest banks; Bjork accepting cryptocurrency for new album; a token to cryogenically freeze yourself; and, Grayscale Investments announces the launch of a Zcash investment trust.
And we bring you two interviews. First, Simon speaks with Michael Casey, advisor, author, speaker and commentator. Next up, we talk to Daniel Cotti, CFO and Bank Partner Relationship, and David Sutter, Head of Platform Strategy, from TradeIX.
We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.
Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com (https://fintechinsidernews.com/). Special Guests: Daniel Cotti, David Sutter, and Michael Casey.
The death of SegWit2x - what happened, why and what does it mean for bitcoin? How did $160m Eth get locked up in Parity wallets, and why might a fork be the only way to get it out? One of the greatest comebacks in (DLT) history - how could the former bitcoin king Mt. Gox be back in the money?

Plus, a new blockchain-based international payments system from R3 and 22 of the world's biggest banks; Bjork accepting cryptocurrency for new album; a token to cryogenically freeze yourself; and, Grayscale Investments announces the launch of a Zcash investment trust.

And we bring you two interviews. First, Simon speaks with Michael Casey, advisor, author, speaker and commentator. Next up, we talk to Daniel Cotti, CFO and Bank Partner Relationship, and David Sutter, Head of Platform Strategy, from TradeIX.

We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.

Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com.

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The death of SegWit2x - what happened, why and what does it mean for bitcoin? How did $160m Eth get locked up in Parity wallets, and why might a fork be the only way to get it out? One of the greatest comebacks in (DLT) history - how could the former bitcoin king Mt. Gox be back in the money?

Plus, a new blockchain-based international payments system from R3 and 22 of the world's biggest banks; Bjork accepting cryptocurrency for new album; a token to cryogenically freeze yourself; and, Grayscale Investments announces the launch of a Zcash investment trust.

And we bring you two interviews. First, Simon speaks with Michael Casey, advisor, author, speaker and commentator. Next up, we talk to Daniel Cotti, CFO and Bank Partner Relationship, and David Sutter, Head of Platform Strategy, from TradeIX.

We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.

Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com.

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Ep. 19. The prequel to the greatest (bitcoin) story ever toldhttp://bi.11fs.com/20
5ad98293-d71c-4b04-8047-fd80706aaabbThu, 09 Nov 2017 16:00:00 +000011:Mediafull11:MediaSimon and Colin bring you another packed show covering the week's topsy turvy news, including SegWit2x, more on Bitcoin prices, Colin's long thing and some fantastic guests talking e-sports.57:20yesFirst up this week - and what a week - we can confirm that SegWit2x is not going ahead! For more on this story, tune in to next week's episode. In this episode, we focus on the run up to what was nearly the biggest fork of the year.
We return to the continuing astronomical rise in bitcoin - up as high as $7,600? So is it a bubble, and does the market need more infrastructure to entice large institutions? In related news, CME Group - the world's largest exchange - have announced that they're going to introduce bitcoin futures.
The guys also discuss what SegWit2x will mean (or would have meant?) for the future of bitcoin. And will Bitcoin miners really consume as much electricity as the annual consumption of Nigeria? Is bitcoin really that power consuming or is it actually changing how we consume power?
And we talk to Volodymyr Panchenko, founder and CEO of DMarket.io (https://dmarket.io/), and Alexander Kokhanovskyy, founder and CEO of DreamTeam (https://dreamteam.gg/), about their fascinating applications of DLT to e-sports.
Also on this week's show: why Celebrity ICOs might become illegal; Colin wrote a long thing (derivatives clearing on distributed ledgers); the latest of Alex Tapscott and the NextBlock fund; Colin uses the words "willy-nilly" in a sentence; and much, much more.
Don't forget, this episode is sponsored by ZILLA, a new ICO marketplace app. Browse ICOs, upvote or downvote so the good ones rise to the top and, if you like an ICO, participate with one-click! Pre-register for the limited ZILLA beta app at ZLA.io/bi (https://www.zla.io/bi).
We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.
Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com (https://fintechinsidernews.com/). Special Guests: Alexander Kokhanovskyy and Volodymyr Panchenko.
First up this week - and what a week - we can confirm that SegWit2x is not going ahead! For more on this story, tune in to next week's episode. In this episode, we focus on the run up to what was nearly the biggest fork of the year.

We return to the continuing astronomical rise in bitcoin - up as high as $7,600? So is it a bubble, and does the market need more infrastructure to entice large institutions? In related news, CME Group - the world's largest exchange - have announced that they're going to introduce bitcoin futures.

The guys also discuss what SegWit2x will mean (or would have meant?) for the future of bitcoin. And will Bitcoin miners really consume as much electricity as the annual consumption of Nigeria? Is bitcoin really that power consuming or is it actually changing how we consume power?

And we talk to Volodymyr Panchenko, founder and CEO of DMarket.io, and Alexander Kokhanovskyy, founder and CEO of DreamTeam, about their fascinating applications of DLT to e-sports.

Also on this week's show: why Celebrity ICOs might become illegal; Colin wrote a long thing (derivatives clearing on distributed ledgers); the latest of Alex Tapscott and the NextBlock fund; Colin uses the words "willy-nilly" in a sentence; and much, much more.

Don't forget, this episode is sponsored by ZILLA, a new ICO marketplace app. Browse ICOs, upvote or downvote so the good ones rise to the top and, if you like an ICO, participate with one-click! Pre-register for the limited ZILLA beta app at ZLA.io/bi.

We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.

Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com.

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First up this week - and what a week - we can confirm that SegWit2x is not going ahead! For more on this story, tune in to next week's episode. In this episode, we focus on the run up to what was nearly the biggest fork of the year.

We return to the continuing astronomical rise in bitcoin - up as high as $7,600? So is it a bubble, and does the market need more infrastructure to entice large institutions? In related news, CME Group - the world's largest exchange - have announced that they're going to introduce bitcoin futures.

The guys also discuss what SegWit2x will mean (or would have meant?) for the future of bitcoin. And will Bitcoin miners really consume as much electricity as the annual consumption of Nigeria? Is bitcoin really that power consuming or is it actually changing how we consume power?

And we talk to Volodymyr Panchenko, founder and CEO of DMarket.io, and Alexander Kokhanovskyy, founder and CEO of DreamTeam, about their fascinating applications of DLT to e-sports.

Also on this week's show: why Celebrity ICOs might become illegal; Colin wrote a long thing (derivatives clearing on distributed ledgers); the latest of Alex Tapscott and the NextBlock fund; Colin uses the words "willy-nilly" in a sentence; and much, much more.

Don't forget, this episode is sponsored by ZILLA, a new ICO marketplace app. Browse ICOs, upvote or downvote so the good ones rise to the top and, if you like an ICO, participate with one-click! Pre-register for the limited ZILLA beta app at ZLA.io/bi.

We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.

Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com.

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Ep. 18. Bitcoin soaring, plus ICOs, hipsters and Tezoshttp://bi.11fs.com/19
bdb56dc8-3882-4a34-bab0-6549537673eeThu, 02 Nov 2017 16:00:00 +000011:Mediafull11:MediaThis week, Simon and Colin catch up and the weeks news and talk to Stephen Palley, Software Development Lawyer, and Jeff Bandman, Principal at Bandman Advisors and former CFTC Fintech Advisor.1:01:57yesFirst up on today's show, Simon and Colin tackle "tulip mania" and other common misconceptions about crypto assets. Bitcoin has hit yet another all time high - but is the price the key figure or should we be focusing on the growth in use and user numbers instead? We also talk boomer biases - send us your favourites.
Next up, Iran has announced it is preparing to adopt Bitcoin for use in the country. Will we see a geopolitical shift, and how might it influence Bitcoin's reputation?
Why are startups struggling to get bank accounts in the UK? The FCA Sandbox's Lessons Learned report points out that startups, particularly DLT startups, are often can't secure banking services. So is it time for a more nuanced approach by the big banks?
Colin analyses the AMF's approach to ICOs, folowing their announcement of project UNICORN. If you missed it, check out Simon's blog on a best practice framework for token sales (https://11fs.com/blog/open-source-token-best-practice/).
And can blockchain revolutionise the coffee supply chain? Colin explains how, with the help of Shoreditch and hipsters. So is this another contrived blockchain application? Or, in an increasingly environmentally-conscious world, where authenticity and provenance are key, is this a real step forward?
Breaking - we've unearthed the key to increasing your share price by 400% in one day...add the word Blockchain to your company name! We look at the story of On-Line Blockchain Plc.
Also in today's show, Simon talks to Jeff Bandman about testifying to the SEC on Bitcoin and ICOs. And
Colin catches up with Stephen Palley on his rather strong thoughts about Tezos.
Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoy the show. As ever, don't forget to subscribe, and please do leave us a review on iTunes.
Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com (https://fintechinsidernews.com/). Special Guests: Jeff Bandman and Stephen Palley.
First up on today's show, Simon and Colin tackle "tulip mania" and other common misconceptions about crypto assets. Bitcoin has hit yet another all time high - but is the price the key figure or should we be focusing on the growth in use and user numbers instead? We also talk boomer biases - send us your favourites.

Next up, Iran has announced it is preparing to adopt Bitcoin for use in the country. Will we see a geopolitical shift, and how might it influence Bitcoin's reputation?

Why are startups struggling to get bank accounts in the UK? The FCA Sandbox's Lessons Learned report points out that startups, particularly DLT startups, are often can't secure banking services. So is it time for a more nuanced approach by the big banks?

And can blockchain revolutionise the coffee supply chain? Colin explains how, with the help of Shoreditch and hipsters. So is this another contrived blockchain application? Or, in an increasingly environmentally-conscious world, where authenticity and provenance are key, is this a real step forward?

Breaking - we've unearthed the key to increasing your share price by 400% in one day...add the word Blockchain to your company name! We look at the story of On-Line Blockchain Plc.

Also in today's show, Simon talks to Jeff Bandman about testifying to the SEC on Bitcoin and ICOs. And
Colin catches up with Stephen Palley on his rather strong thoughts about Tezos.

Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoy the show. As ever, don't forget to subscribe, and please do leave us a review on iTunes.

Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com.

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First up on today's show, Simon and Colin tackle "tulip mania" and other common misconceptions about crypto assets. Bitcoin has hit yet another all time high - but is the price the key figure or should we be focusing on the growth in use and user numbers instead? We also talk boomer biases - send us your favourites.

Next up, Iran has announced it is preparing to adopt Bitcoin for use in the country. Will we see a geopolitical shift, and how might it influence Bitcoin's reputation?

Why are startups struggling to get bank accounts in the UK? The FCA Sandbox's Lessons Learned report points out that startups, particularly DLT startups, are often can't secure banking services. So is it time for a more nuanced approach by the big banks?

And can blockchain revolutionise the coffee supply chain? Colin explains how, with the help of Shoreditch and hipsters. So is this another contrived blockchain application? Or, in an increasingly environmentally-conscious world, where authenticity and provenance are key, is this a real step forward?

Breaking - we've unearthed the key to increasing your share price by 400% in one day...add the word Blockchain to your company name! We look at the story of On-Line Blockchain Plc.

Also in today's show, Simon talks to Jeff Bandman about testifying to the SEC on Bitcoin and ICOs. And
Colin catches up with Stephen Palley on his rather strong thoughts about Tezos.

Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoy the show. As ever, don't forget to subscribe, and please do leave us a review on iTunes.

Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com.

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Ep. 17. Bitcoin price explodes, ICOs implode and CEO of Ripple Interviewhttp://bi.11fs.com/18
7860c7ad-e646-4610-a878-7cb571e5a055Thu, 26 Oct 2017 16:00:00 +010011:Mediafull11:MediaThis week Simon and Colin talk through the Bitcoin good news story as well as Tezos, R3, and much more. Plus, we hear Sam Maule talk to Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple.54:18noFirst up on this week’s show, Bitcoin keeps marching on, and it seems institutional money is behind its buoyancy. BlackRock, LedgerX, Wall Street - why it’s good news that everyone’s got an opinion on Bitcoin right now. The guys also dissect the Tezos story and ask: is it possible to raise too much money? With speculation that Tezos attracted nearly $300 million under a foundation model in Switzerland, the guys discuss how the situation will unfold. Meanwhile, with news that the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has aligned itself with the SEC in determining that ICOs can be commodities, are we seeing an emerging consensus towards blockchain in the US?
Plus, we have a guest appearance from Fintech Insider’s Sam Maule, who caught up with Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, at Swell – Ripple’s payments conference – last week.
Also on today’s show – how £11 trillion in derivatives is getting closer to the Blockchain; why Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella challenged Swift to build useful Blockchain applications; R3’s patent application; mining for charity; and much more.
We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.
Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com (https://fintechinsidernews.com/). Special Guest: Brad Garlinghouse.
First up on this week’s show, Bitcoin keeps marching on, and it seems institutional money is behind its buoyancy. BlackRock, LedgerX, Wall Street - why it’s good news that everyone’s got an opinion on Bitcoin right now. The guys also dissect the Tezos story and ask: is it possible to raise too much money? With speculation that Tezos attracted nearly $300 million under a foundation model in Switzerland, the guys discuss how the situation will unfold. Meanwhile, with news that the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has aligned itself with the SEC in determining that ICOs can be commodities, are we seeing an emerging consensus towards blockchain in the US?

Plus, we have a guest appearance from Fintech Insider’s Sam Maule, who caught up with Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, at Swell – Ripple’s payments conference – last week.

Also on today’s show – how £11 trillion in derivatives is getting closer to the Blockchain; why Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella challenged Swift to build useful Blockchain applications; R3’s patent application; mining for charity; and much more.

We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.

Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com.

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First up on this week’s show, Bitcoin keeps marching on, and it seems institutional money is behind its buoyancy. BlackRock, LedgerX, Wall Street - why it’s good news that everyone’s got an opinion on Bitcoin right now. The guys also dissect the Tezos story and ask: is it possible to raise too much money? With speculation that Tezos attracted nearly $300 million under a foundation model in Switzerland, the guys discuss how the situation will unfold. Meanwhile, with news that the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has aligned itself with the SEC in determining that ICOs can be commodities, are we seeing an emerging consensus towards blockchain in the US?

Plus, we have a guest appearance from Fintech Insider’s Sam Maule, who caught up with Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, at Swell – Ripple’s payments conference – last week.

Also on today’s show – how £11 trillion in derivatives is getting closer to the Blockchain; why Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella challenged Swift to build useful Blockchain applications; R3’s patent application; mining for charity; and much more.

We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.

Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com.

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Ep. 16. Eth and Bitcoin forks, Bitcoin all-time high and Ripple vs R3http://bi.11fs.com/17
1fb64b2f-a61f-4372-bed0-3445e4252365Thu, 19 Oct 2017 16:00:00 +010011:Mediafull11:MediaThis week Simon Taylor and Colin G Platt delve into the week's top blockchain and crypto news, and we hear from Brian Behlendorf, Executive Director at the Hyperledger Project within the Linux Foundation, and from Paul Worrall, founder of Zonafide.1:05:21yesThis week Bitcoin has gone the the moon! So what's the story behind its new all time high price? And how might the long courtship between Wall Street and Bitcoin have played a part in the story? The guys take a look at the JP Morgan messaging on Bitcoin, including Jamie Dimon's views.
We cover news from both Swell and Sibos, the pseudonymous nature of Bitcoin and how SWIFT intend to respond to the changing payments landscape. PLus, how is IBM using cryptocurrency in cross-border payments?
Colin explains why open blockchains might be the canary in the coalmine and, while the People's Bank of China Digital Currency Director calls for a centralised state cryptocurrency, Simon asks whether it's really possible to have a true cryptocurrency that's centralised. Plus, what can all this mean for a possible CryptoRuble?
We return to the story of the legal battle between R3 and Ripple to find out who's in the ascendancy, and the guys discuss how Digital Asset Holdings intend to use the $40m series B funding they raised recently.
And of course, we also revisit Segwit2x for an update on its progress, and discuss Ethereum's own Byznatium fork.
Plus, interviews with Brian Behlendorf, Executive Director of the Hyperledger Project (https://www.hyperledger.org/) within the Linux Foundation, and Paul Worrall, founder of Zonafide (https://www.zonafide.net/).
We hope you enjoy the show - don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or read more about the news stories and add your own thoughts at fintechinsidernews.com (https://fintechinsidernews.com/).
And if you really love the show, why not leave us a review on iTunes? Special Guests: Brian Behlendorf and Paul Worrall.
This week Bitcoin has gone the the moon! So what's the story behind its new all time high price? And how might the long courtship between Wall Street and Bitcoin have played a part in the story? The guys take a look at the JP Morgan messaging on Bitcoin, including Jamie Dimon's views.

We cover news from both Swell and Sibos, the pseudonymous nature of Bitcoin and how SWIFT intend to respond to the changing payments landscape. PLus, how is IBM using cryptocurrency in cross-border payments?

Colin explains why open blockchains might be the canary in the coalmine and, while the People's Bank of China Digital Currency Director calls for a centralised state cryptocurrency, Simon asks whether it's really possible to have a true cryptocurrency that's centralised. Plus, what can all this mean for a possible CryptoRuble?

We return to the story of the legal battle between R3 and Ripple to find out who's in the ascendancy, and the guys discuss how Digital Asset Holdings intend to use the $40m series B funding they raised recently.

And of course, we also revisit Segwit2x for an update on its progress, and discuss Ethereum's own Byznatium fork.

Plus, interviews with Brian Behlendorf, Executive Director of the Hyperledger Project within the Linux Foundation, and Paul Worrall, founder of Zonafide.

We hope you enjoy the show - don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or read more about the news stories and add your own thoughts at fintechinsidernews.com.

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This week Bitcoin has gone the the moon! So what's the story behind its new all time high price? And how might the long courtship between Wall Street and Bitcoin have played a part in the story? The guys take a look at the JP Morgan messaging on Bitcoin, including Jamie Dimon's views.

We cover news from both Swell and Sibos, the pseudonymous nature of Bitcoin and how SWIFT intend to respond to the changing payments landscape. PLus, how is IBM using cryptocurrency in cross-border payments?

Colin explains why open blockchains might be the canary in the coalmine and, while the People's Bank of China Digital Currency Director calls for a centralised state cryptocurrency, Simon asks whether it's really possible to have a true cryptocurrency that's centralised. Plus, what can all this mean for a possible CryptoRuble?

We return to the story of the legal battle between R3 and Ripple to find out who's in the ascendancy, and the guys discuss how Digital Asset Holdings intend to use the $40m series B funding they raised recently.

And of course, we also revisit Segwit2x for an update on its progress, and discuss Ethereum's own Byznatium fork.

Plus, interviews with Brian Behlendorf, Executive Director of the Hyperledger Project within the Linux Foundation, and Paul Worrall, founder of Zonafide.

We hope you enjoy the show - don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or read more about the news stories and add your own thoughts at fintechinsidernews.com.

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Ep. 15. What the hell is Segwit2x, enterprise Blockchain and more regulators weigh inhttp://bi.11fs.com/16
ca625479-a620-4c45-87d2-e06f7c14509aThu, 12 Oct 2017 16:30:00 +010011:Mediafull11:MediaSimon and Colin explore the week's news, plus special interviews with Scott Nelson, CEO and Chairman of Sweetbridge, and Abasa Phillips, founder of Zilla.1:05:09yesThis week Simon and Colin crunch through all the week's top news.
Why's everyone talking about SegWit2x, when will it happen and what does it mean for the future of bitcoin? Switzerland looks set to remain 'crypto valley' with talk of a code of conduct for ICOs. The guys talk security in bitcoin exchanges and why "those regulators gonna regulate". And with news that HMRC has built a blockchain proof of concept for the UK border, we discuss whether this is an efficiency no-brainer, or the precursor to a dystopian, crypto-enabled future.
The database giant Oracle has unveiled its enterprise blockchain platform, but will this solution cannibalise its existing business? We also hear from Scott Nelson at Sweetbridge on expanding the definition of liquidity, and Abasa Phillips from Zilla to tell us about their new platform to invest in ICOs.
And finally, wtf - what the Fetchcoin?! Whether its brilliantly conceived satire or a credible venture, you decide - let us know what you think!
We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.
Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com (https://fintechinsidernews.com/).
Special Guests: Abasa Phillips and Scott Nelson.
This week Simon and Colin crunch through all the week's top news.

Why's everyone talking about SegWit2x, when will it happen and what does it mean for the future of bitcoin? Switzerland looks set to remain 'crypto valley' with talk of a code of conduct for ICOs. The guys talk security in bitcoin exchanges and why "those regulators gonna regulate". And with news that HMRC has built a blockchain proof of concept for the UK border, we discuss whether this is an efficiency no-brainer, or the precursor to a dystopian, crypto-enabled future.

The database giant Oracle has unveiled its enterprise blockchain platform, but will this solution cannibalise its existing business? We also hear from Scott Nelson at Sweetbridge on expanding the definition of liquidity, and Abasa Phillips from Zilla to tell us about their new platform to invest in ICOs.

And finally, wtf - what the Fetchcoin?! Whether its brilliantly conceived satire or a credible venture, you decide - let us know what you think!

We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.

Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com.

Why's everyone talking about SegWit2x, when will it happen and what does it mean for the future of bitcoin? Switzerland looks set to remain 'crypto valley' with talk of a code of conduct for ICOs. The guys talk security in bitcoin exchanges and why "those regulators gonna regulate". And with news that HMRC has built a blockchain proof of concept for the UK border, we discuss whether this is an efficiency no-brainer, or the precursor to a dystopian, crypto-enabled future.

The database giant Oracle has unveiled its enterprise blockchain platform, but will this solution cannibalise its existing business? We also hear from Scott Nelson at Sweetbridge on expanding the definition of liquidity, and Abasa Phillips from Zilla to tell us about their new platform to invest in ICOs.

And finally, wtf - what the Fetchcoin?! Whether its brilliantly conceived satire or a credible venture, you decide - let us know what you think!

We hope you enjoy the show and, as ever, don't forget to subscribe.

Missing out on the conversation? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or to read more about the news stories and have your say visit fintechinsidernews.com.

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Ep. 14. Legitimising crypto exchanges & ICOs: South Korea, Australia & DJ Khaled weigh in http://bi.11fs.com/15
ce167737-91c8-4868-ac82-a23a7a8d7d22Thu, 05 Oct 2017 14:00:00 +010011:Mediafull11:MediaWe bring you the latest headlines with very special guests and three interviews including r3, DTCC and Jibrel Network.1:07:56noIn this episode:
Simon, Colin and special guest Frank Schuil CEO and co-founder of Safello break down the last week's headlines including:
The latest on the traditional finance vs crypto-currencies saga, with Christine Lagarde, the head of the IMF speaking out about Bitcoin,
We look at what South Korea, Singapore, Australia &amp; the SEC have to say about ICOs, not to mention DJ Khaled!
We also bring you 2 fantastic interviews from Yazan Barghuthi of Jibrel Network, and Jennifer Peve of the DTCC, and we speak to Adam Furgal from r3 about their recent announcements.
We hope you're enjoying the show - don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or read more about the news stories and add your own thoughts at fintechinsidernews.com.
If you really love the show, why not leave us a review on iTunes?
Special Guests: Adam Furgal, Frank Schuil, Jennifer Peve, and Yazan Barghuthi.
In this episode:
Simon, Colin and special guest Frank Schuil CEO and co-founder of Safello break down the last week's headlines including:
The latest on the traditional finance vs crypto-currencies saga, with Christine Lagarde, the head of the IMF speaking out about Bitcoin,
We look at what South Korea, Singapore, Australia & the SEC have to say about ICOs, not to mention DJ Khaled!

We also bring you 2 fantastic interviews from Yazan Barghuthi of Jibrel Network, and Jennifer Peve of the DTCC, and we speak to Adam Furgal from r3 about their recent announcements.

We hope you're enjoying the show - don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or read more about the news stories and add your own thoughts at fintechinsidernews.com.

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In this episode:
Simon, Colin and special guest Frank Schuil CEO and co-founder of Safello break down the last week's headlines including:
The latest on the traditional finance vs crypto-currencies saga, with Christine Lagarde, the head of the IMF speaking out about Bitcoin,
We look at what South Korea, Singapore, Australia & the SEC have to say about ICOs, not to mention DJ Khaled!

We also bring you 2 fantastic interviews from Yazan Barghuthi of Jibrel Network, and Jennifer Peve of the DTCC, and we speak to Adam Furgal from r3 about their recent announcements.

We hope you're enjoying the show - don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or read more about the news stories and add your own thoughts at fintechinsidernews.com.

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Ep. 13. Jamie Dimon vs Bitcoin, Ethereum Mixers & Blockchain Livehttp://bi.11fs.com/14
6f344dd8-e7f3-4af4-9014-7d75c0070774Thu, 28 Sep 2017 13:00:00 +010011:Mediafull11:MediaSimon and Colin break down the last week of news, including Jamie Dimon's latest bitcoin rant, and we bring you the rest of our interviews from Blockchain Live.54:15noIn this episode:
We bring you the second part of our series of Interviews from Blockchain Live, including Sam Chadwick from Thomson Reuters, Gemma Milne, journalist and podcast host of Science: Disrupt; and Kaspar Korjus from the Estonian Republic.
Simon and Colin break down the latest news from the last week including:
- Jamie Dimon has more to say about Bitcoin, but is he a HODLer?
- Study finds that most Ethereum transactions are just trying to hide Ether
- Tim Swanson bears witness to all the sins in crypto-land in his latest blog post.
We hope you're enjoying the show - don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or read more about the news stories and add your own thoughts at fintechinsidernews.com.
If you really love the show, why not leave us a review on iTunes? Special Guests: Gemma Milne, Kaspar Korjus, and Sam Chadwick.
In this episode:

We bring you the second part of our series of Interviews from Blockchain Live, including Sam Chadwick from Thomson Reuters, Gemma Milne, journalist and podcast host of Science: Disrupt; and Kaspar Korjus from the Estonian Republic.

Simon and Colin break down the latest news from the last week including:

Jamie Dimon has more to say about Bitcoin, but is he a HODLer?

Study finds that most Ethereum transactions are just trying to hide Ether

Tim Swanson bears witness to all the sins in crypto-land in his latest blog post.

We hope you're enjoying the show - don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or read more about the news stories and add your own thoughts at fintechinsidernews.com.

We bring you the second part of our series of Interviews from Blockchain Live, including Sam Chadwick from Thomson Reuters, Gemma Milne, journalist and podcast host of Science: Disrupt; and Kaspar Korjus from the Estonian Republic.

Simon and Colin break down the latest news from the last week including:

Jamie Dimon has more to say about Bitcoin, but is he a HODLer?

Study finds that most Ethereum transactions are just trying to hide Ether

Tim Swanson bears witness to all the sins in crypto-land in his latest blog post.

We hope you're enjoying the show - don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or read more about the news stories and add your own thoughts at fintechinsidernews.com.

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Ep 12. Beyond Bitcoin - Blockchain Live and EOS Interviewhttp://bi.11fs.com/13
2244a911-1e68-4d4f-abdc-05f8c76d8dddThu, 21 Sep 2017 11:15:00 +010011:Mediafull11:MediaWe bring you key interviews from Block One (EOS) and MEP Eva Kaili from Blockchain Live - and - Simon dissects the week's top stories.34:22noIn this episode:
Simon takes us through the week's top stories including BTCC ceasing trading in China; John McAffee's challenge on Jamie Dimon; and Vitalik Buterin's claim we're in an ICO bubble. Also: we ain't saying he a gold digger - but Jamie Foxx promotes a currency exchange ICO.
We also have some fantastic interviews recorded at Blockchain Live in London, including Brendan Blumer and Dan Larimer from Block One, all about their EOS platform.
Simon also speaks to Eva Kaili, MEP, about her role as Chair of the European Parliament's Science and Technology Options Assessment body (STOA).
We will have more insights from Blockchain Live next week!
We hope you're enjoying the show - don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or read more about the news stories and add your own thoughts at fintechinsidernews.com.
If you really love the show, why not leave us a review on iTunes?
Special Guests: Brendan Blumer, Dan Larimer, and Eva Kaili.
In this episode:

Simon takes us through the week's top stories including BTCC ceasing trading in China; John McAffee's challenge on Jamie Dimon; and Vitalik Buterin's claim we're in an ICO bubble. Also: we ain't saying he a gold digger - but Jamie Foxx promotes a currency exchange ICO.

We also have some fantastic interviews recorded at Blockchain Live in London, including Brendan Blumer and Dan Larimer from Block One, all about their EOS platform.
Simon also speaks to Eva Kaili, MEP, about her role as Chair of the European Parliament's Science and Technology Options Assessment body (STOA).

We will have more insights from Blockchain Live next week!

We hope you're enjoying the show - don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or read more about the news stories and add your own thoughts at fintechinsidernews.com.

Simon takes us through the week's top stories including BTCC ceasing trading in China; John McAffee's challenge on Jamie Dimon; and Vitalik Buterin's claim we're in an ICO bubble. Also: we ain't saying he a gold digger - but Jamie Foxx promotes a currency exchange ICO.

We also have some fantastic interviews recorded at Blockchain Live in London, including Brendan Blumer and Dan Larimer from Block One, all about their EOS platform.
Simon also speaks to Eva Kaili, MEP, about her role as Chair of the European Parliament's Science and Technology Options Assessment body (STOA).

We will have more insights from Blockchain Live next week!

We hope you're enjoying the show - don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or read more about the news stories and add your own thoughts at fintechinsidernews.com.

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Ep. 11. Bitcoin is dead. Long live Bitcoinhttp://bi.11fs.com/12
0ff2dd1d-e73b-4bc9-b051-6473fbc02c50Thu, 14 Sep 2017 16:00:00 +010011:Mediafull11:MediaSimon and Colin take another whirlwind trip into the week's news, and we also have an interview with Matt Spoke of the Aion Network.46:19noSimon and Colin take you through the madness that is this week's news including:
China bans bitcoin, again! Tax Exemptions for bitcoin exchanges - does taxing them make them more real?
As Japan launches major bitcoin mining centre, we ask if Japan is not bitcoin's untold story of the year, and Simon shares his views on JP Morgan chief exec Jamie Dimon stating that bitcoin is all fraud.
We also speak to Matt Spoke fro the Aion Network following their latest release.
All this and more on this week's show.
We hope you're enjoying the show - don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or read more about the news stories and add your own thoughts at fintechinsidernews.com.
If you really love the show, why not leave us a review on iTunes?
Special Guest: Matt Spoke.
Simon and Colin take you through the madness that is this week's news including:

China bans bitcoin, again! Tax Exemptions for bitcoin exchanges - does taxing them make them more real?
As Japan launches major bitcoin mining centre, we ask if Japan is not bitcoin's untold story of the year, and Simon shares his views on JP Morgan chief exec Jamie Dimon stating that bitcoin is all fraud.
We also speak to Matt Spoke fro the Aion Network following their latest release.
All this and more on this week's show.

We hope you're enjoying the show - don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or read more about the news stories and add your own thoughts at fintechinsidernews.com.

If you really love the show, why not leave us a review on iTunes?

Special Guest: Matt Spoke.

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Simon and Colin take you through the madness that is this week's news including:

China bans bitcoin, again! Tax Exemptions for bitcoin exchanges - does taxing them make them more real?
As Japan launches major bitcoin mining centre, we ask if Japan is not bitcoin's untold story of the year, and Simon shares his views on JP Morgan chief exec Jamie Dimon stating that bitcoin is all fraud.
We also speak to Matt Spoke fro the Aion Network following their latest release.
All this and more on this week's show.

We hope you're enjoying the show - don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Want to join the conversation on all the topics discussed? Tweet the show @bchaininsider or read more about the news stories and add your own thoughts at fintechinsidernews.com.

If you really love the show, why not leave us a review on iTunes?

Special Guest: Matt Spoke.

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Ep. 10. China draws first regulatory blood on ICOshttp://bi.11fs.com/11
385021a2-f8a1-42b2-a5ed-3b55a2a6c160Wed, 06 Sep 2017 16:00:00 +010011:Mediafull11:MediaSimon and Colin are joined by Fintech Insider's Jason Bates and we have an exclusive interview with THE ICO lawyer, Patrick Murck1:06:04noIn this episode:
Simon and Colin and special guest, Fintech Insider and 11:FS' Jason Bates, break down the top news stories of the week including:
-The PBOC declares ICOs illegal
- Crypto markets tumble 20% as a result
- Messenger app Kik raises funds to launch an ICO for its own currency, the kin.
- And… Paris Hilton launches an ICO
They also debate why it is that bitcoin is currently considered a no-go zone by big banks?
Then Simon catches up with ICO lawyer and token expert Patrick Murck for his thoughts on token sales, ICOs and the Chinese rulings making headlines this week.
And finally - let us know which celebrity you'd trust most if they endorsed an ICO - Tweet us @bchaininsider or drop us a line at podcasts@11fs.com.
We hope you're enjoying the show - don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Special Guests: Jason Bates and Patrick Murck.
In this episode:

Simon and Colin and special guest, Fintech Insider and 11:FS' Jason Bates, break down the top news stories of the week including:
-The PBOC declares ICOs illegal

Crypto markets tumble 20% as a result

Messenger app Kik raises funds to launch an ICO for its own currency, the kin.

And… Paris Hilton launches an ICO

They also debate why it is that bitcoin is currently considered a no-go zone by big banks?

Then Simon catches up with ICO lawyer and token expert Patrick Murck for his thoughts on token sales, ICOs and the Chinese rulings making headlines this week.

And finally - let us know which celebrity you'd trust most if they endorsed an ICO - Tweet us @bchaininsider or drop us a line at podcasts@11fs.com.

We hope you're enjoying the show - don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

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Ep. 9. Will regulators kill ICOs and Tokens?http://bi.11fs.com/10
ba7c6f1a-bf11-460a-86e4-107a2756c8cfThu, 31 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +010011:Mediafull11:MediaSimon and Colin are joined by the FT's Kadhim Shubber and Richard Burton, founder of BalanceM.Money, for the news, followed by two very special interviews.1:13:41noIn this episode:
Simon, Colin and guests Kadhim Shubber and break down the top news stories of the last week including:
- Bitcoin Segwit upgrade goes live
- While Ethereum’s upgrade could still be a long wait
- More regulators opine on tokens
-And Burger King launches its own cryptocurrency
We also have some fantastic interviews including: Andrew Chapin of Benja, talking about the BenjaCoin and proactively working with regulators; and Taylor Monahan of MyEtherWallet about the industry trends, and scam prevention.
We hope you're enjoying the show - don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Get in touch with us on Twitter @bchaininsider, and we'd also love it if you could leave us a review on iTunes! Special Guests: Andrew Chapin, Kadhim Shubber, and Richard Burton.
In this episode:

Simon, Colin and guests Kadhim Shubber and break down the top news stories of the last week including:

Bitcoin Segwit upgrade goes live

While Ethereum’s upgrade could still be a long wait

More regulators opine on tokens
-And Burger King launches its own cryptocurrency

We also have some fantastic interviews including: Andrew Chapin of Benja, talking about the BenjaCoin and proactively working with regulators; and Taylor Monahan of MyEtherWallet about the industry trends, and scam prevention.

We hope you're enjoying the show - don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Get in touch with us on Twitter @bchaininsider, and we'd also love it if you could leave us a review on iTunes!

Simon, Colin and guests Kadhim Shubber and break down the top news stories of the last week including:

Bitcoin Segwit upgrade goes live

While Ethereum’s upgrade could still be a long wait

More regulators opine on tokens
-And Burger King launches its own cryptocurrency

We also have some fantastic interviews including: Andrew Chapin of Benja, talking about the BenjaCoin and proactively working with regulators; and Taylor Monahan of MyEtherWallet about the industry trends, and scam prevention.

We hope you're enjoying the show - don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Get in touch with us on Twitter @bchaininsider, and we'd also love it if you could leave us a review on iTunes!

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Ep. 8 Bitcoin Cash, Bitcoin Bonds and Insurance on Blockchainshttp://bi.11fs.com/9
c729cfea-3d85-4655-85c4-a20781665a5eThu, 24 Aug 2017 11:00:00 +010011:Mediafull11:MediaSimon and Colin are joined by PwC's Steve Webb, Hadi Kabalan MD of Otonomos, for the news, followed by two very special interviews.1:07:58noIn this episode:
Simon, Colin and guests Steve Webb and Hadi Kabalan break down the top news stories of the last week including:
- Bitcoin Cash hits $1000, then quickly returns to $600!
- The first bond on blockchain
- IOTA the Internet of Things “Blockchain” announces flash channels
And we have some top class interviews including: lawyer Stephen Palley about whether or not ICOs are legal, and what you should bear in mind if you're considering setting one up; then we speak to Blocksure's Ranvir Saggu and Joseph Goulden about their Ethereum-based Insurance project.
We hope you're enjoying the show - don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and we'd also love it if you could leave us a review on iTunes! Special Guests: Hadi Kabalan, Stephen Palley, and Steve Webb.
In this episode:

Simon, Colin and guests Steve Webb and Hadi Kabalan break down the top news stories of the last week including:

Bitcoin Cash hits $1000, then quickly returns to $600!

The first bond on blockchain

IOTA the Internet of Things “Blockchain” announces flash channels

And we have some top class interviews including: lawyer Stephen Palley about whether or not ICOs are legal, and what you should bear in mind if you're considering setting one up; then we speak to Blocksure's Ranvir Saggu and Joseph Goulden about their Ethereum-based Insurance project.

We hope you're enjoying the show - don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and we'd also love it if you could leave us a review on iTunes!

Simon, Colin and guests Steve Webb and Hadi Kabalan break down the top news stories of the last week including:

Bitcoin Cash hits $1000, then quickly returns to $600!

The first bond on blockchain

IOTA the Internet of Things “Blockchain” announces flash channels

And we have some top class interviews including: lawyer Stephen Palley about whether or not ICOs are legal, and what you should bear in mind if you're considering setting one up; then we speak to Blocksure's Ranvir Saggu and Joseph Goulden about their Ethereum-based Insurance project.

We hope you're enjoying the show - don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and we'd also love it if you could leave us a review on iTunes!

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Ep. 7. Filecoin's record-breaking raise & Tezos launching a VC fundhttp://bi.11fs.com/8
8d232840-8122-4626-b96f-76ae217a5285Thu, 17 Aug 2017 11:00:00 +010011:Mediafull11:MediaSimon and Colin are joined by Capco's Sara Feenan, Tokeneconomy founder Stefano Bernadi and Jennifer O'Rourke of the Illinois Blockchain Initiative.1:17:02noAs Bitcoin makes new highs, surpassing $4000 over the week, we look into the stories behind cryptocurrencies, tokens and DLTs. In this week's show we cover:
Filecoin overtakes Tezos for the largest crowdfunding ever, topping $250m in just one hour
Not to be outdone, Tezos announces a series of updates including its upcoming $50m VC fund
Microsoft goes all in on Ethereum, launching the Coco framework, while Vitalik Buterin and Joseph Poon release details of the Plasma scalability project.
Top cryptocurrency exchange, Bitfinex, reduces services for US customers, including for tokens
And, Twitter CEO and Square Founder Jack Dorsey calls Bitcoin and Blockchain the ‘next big unlock’
We have an exclusive interview from Jennifer O'Rourke of the Illinois Blockchain Initiative, all about the work that they're doing, and we also hear from Stefano Bernardi on his views on token sales and ICO investment.
We hope you're enjoying the show - don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and we'd also love it if you could leave us a review on iTunes!
Special Guests: Jennifer O'Rourke, Sara Feenan, and Stefano Bernardi.
As Bitcoin makes new highs, surpassing $4000 over the week, we look into the stories behind cryptocurrencies, tokens and DLTs. In this week's show we cover:

Filecoin overtakes Tezos for the largest crowdfunding ever, topping $250m in just one hour

Not to be outdone, Tezos announces a series of updates including its upcoming $50m VC fund

Microsoft goes all in on Ethereum, launching the Coco framework, while Vitalik Buterin and Joseph Poon release details of the Plasma scalability project.

Top cryptocurrency exchange, Bitfinex, reduces services for US customers, including for tokens

We have an exclusive interview from Jennifer O'Rourke of the Illinois Blockchain Initiative, all about the work that they're doing, and we also hear from Stefano Bernardi on his views on token sales and ICO investment.

We hope you're enjoying the show - don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and we'd also love it if you could leave us a review on iTunes!

We have an exclusive interview from Jennifer O'Rourke of the Illinois Blockchain Initiative, all about the work that they're doing, and we also hear from Stefano Bernardi on his views on token sales and ICO investment.

We hope you're enjoying the show - don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and we'd also love it if you could leave us a review on iTunes!

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Ep. 6. How to get a job in blockchain & Bitcoin Cash: week one rounduphttp://bi.11fs.com/7
f1420e70-afe6-4909-9443-217665f40d7fThu, 10 Aug 2017 13:00:00 +010011:Mediafull11:MediaIn another packed episode Colin and Simon are joined by guests Chris Burniske and Zeth Couceiro.58:59noIn this episode:
Simon and Colin break down: high profile bankers leaving for cryptocurrency startups, The Chicago Board of Exchange announces that it will launch Bitcoin Futures, and ICO funding tops half a billion dollars in the month of July and 1.6Bn this year.
Zeth Couceiro, expert recruiter in the blockchain space, makes his debut on the show giving his top tips on how to get a job in blockchain.
They also look back at the first week of Bitcoin Cash since the bitcoin fork and discuss the impact on the price and the network with Chris Burniske.
Special Guests: Chris Burniske and Zeth Couceiro.
In this episode:

Simon and Colin break down: high profile bankers leaving for cryptocurrency startups, The Chicago Board of Exchange announces that it will launch Bitcoin Futures, and ICO funding tops half a billion dollars in the month of July and 1.6Bn this year.

Zeth Couceiro, expert recruiter in the blockchain space, makes his debut on the show giving his top tips on how to get a job in blockchain.

They also look back at the first week of Bitcoin Cash since the bitcoin fork and discuss the impact on the price and the network with Chris Burniske.

Special Guests: Chris Burniske and Zeth Couceiro.

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In this episode:

Simon and Colin break down: high profile bankers leaving for cryptocurrency startups, The Chicago Board of Exchange announces that it will launch Bitcoin Futures, and ICO funding tops half a billion dollars in the month of July and 1.6Bn this year.

Zeth Couceiro, expert recruiter in the blockchain space, makes his debut on the show giving his top tips on how to get a job in blockchain.

They also look back at the first week of Bitcoin Cash since the bitcoin fork and discuss the impact on the price and the network with Chris Burniske.

Special Guests: Chris Burniske and Zeth Couceiro.

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Ep. 5. The Bitcoin Fork and Bitcoin Cashhttp://bi.11fs.com/6
f014bd73-cac8-4f24-bafd-f624f193ac90Thu, 03 Aug 2017 11:00:00 +010011:Mediafull11:MediaThis week we talk Bitcoin cash, BTC-e, Ethereum miners charting jumbo jets, and we hear from 3 fantastic guests.1:00:18noIn another packed episode Simon and Colin discuss the latest news in the industry including the arrest of Alexander Vinnik and seizure of Bitcoin exchange BTC-e; Ethereum miners chartering jumbo jets and of course the Bitcoin split - and we have a comment from crypto expert Chris Burniske to get his take on what just happened and what the impact of the split will be.
We also have two fantastic interviews, starting with Dr Gideon Greenspan who’s behind Multichain and Coinsciences and Reto Trinkler, CEO of of MelonPort about the Melon Protocol.
Enjoy the show! Tell your friends and please do leave us a review on iTunes.
Special Guests: Chris Burniske, Gideon Greenspan, and Reto Trinkler.
In another packed episode Simon and Colin discuss the latest news in the industry including the arrest of Alexander Vinnik and seizure of Bitcoin exchange BTC-e; Ethereum miners chartering jumbo jets and of course the Bitcoin split - and we have a comment from crypto expert Chris Burniske to get his take on what just happened and what the impact of the split will be.

We also have two fantastic interviews, starting with Dr Gideon Greenspan who’s behind Multichain and Coinsciences and Reto Trinkler, CEO of of MelonPort about the Melon Protocol.

Enjoy the show! Tell your friends and please do leave us a review on iTunes.

Special Guests: Chris Burniske, Gideon Greenspan, and Reto Trinkler.

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In another packed episode Simon and Colin discuss the latest news in the industry including the arrest of Alexander Vinnik and seizure of Bitcoin exchange BTC-e; Ethereum miners chartering jumbo jets and of course the Bitcoin split - and we have a comment from crypto expert Chris Burniske to get his take on what just happened and what the impact of the split will be.

We also have two fantastic interviews, starting with Dr Gideon Greenspan who’s behind Multichain and Coinsciences and Reto Trinkler, CEO of of MelonPort about the Melon Protocol.

Enjoy the show! Tell your friends and please do leave us a review on iTunes.

Special Guests: Chris Burniske, Gideon Greenspan, and Reto Trinkler.

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Ep. 4: The SEC verdict on ICOs, the Parity hack and bitcoin forks!http://bi.11fs.com/5
17d1bbb7-6a72-46ef-b406-598254b26fb8Thu, 27 Jul 2017 17:30:00 +010011:Mediafull11:MediaIn a packed episode we talk about THAT Parity hack that unfolded last week, the upcoming bitcoin fork and we have an exclusive reaction to the SEC's verdict on ICOs and Tokens from Jeff Bandman, plus an interview with a very special guest: R3's CTO, Richard Brown.1:15:50noColin and Simon are joined by author Chris Burniske for the news.
They cover the top stories rocking the blockchain and cryto space right now, kicking off with the Parity hack last week, which has as many twists and turns as a heist movie after $32M Ethereum was stolen, and a whitehat group attempted to hack it back and return the stolen money. Was this ethical? What is the impact of this? Colin, Simon and Chris try to make sense of it all.
They also discuss the bitcoin scaling problem, resulting in a hard fork of bitcoin and a divide in viewpoint of the bitcoin community, and finally, the breaking news of the SEC's verdict on DAO ICOs and tokens and get an exclusive interview from Jeff Bandman in reaction to this.
We also have an interview with Richard Brown, CTO of R3 all about the work that they do, and specifically about Corda.
Guests:
Chris Burniske - Author: Cryptoassets: The Innovative Investor's Guide to Bitcoin and Beyond
Richard Brown - CTO, R3
Jeff Bandman - Principal, Bandman Advisors and former Founding Director and architect, LabCFTC
Colin and Simon are joined by author Chris Burniske for the news.

They cover the top stories rocking the blockchain and cryto space right now, kicking off with the Parity hack last week, which has as many twists and turns as a heist movie after $32M Ethereum was stolen, and a whitehat group attempted to hack it back and return the stolen money. Was this ethical? What is the impact of this? Colin, Simon and Chris try to make sense of it all.

They also discuss the bitcoin scaling problem, resulting in a hard fork of bitcoin and a divide in viewpoint of the bitcoin community, and finally, the breaking news of the SEC's verdict on DAO ICOs and tokens and get an exclusive interview from Jeff Bandman in reaction to this.

We also have an interview with Richard Brown, CTO of R3 all about the work that they do, and specifically about Corda.

They cover the top stories rocking the blockchain and cryto space right now, kicking off with the Parity hack last week, which has as many twists and turns as a heist movie after $32M Ethereum was stolen, and a whitehat group attempted to hack it back and return the stolen money. Was this ethical? What is the impact of this? Colin, Simon and Chris try to make sense of it all.

They also discuss the bitcoin scaling problem, resulting in a hard fork of bitcoin and a divide in viewpoint of the bitcoin community, and finally, the breaking news of the SEC's verdict on DAO ICOs and tokens and get an exclusive interview from Jeff Bandman in reaction to this.

We also have an interview with Richard Brown, CTO of R3 all about the work that they do, and specifically about Corda.

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Ep. 3: Bitcoin Signs & is Crypto a New Religion?http://bi.11fs.com/4
8ba47849-7591-445e-97c8-043ada7f8407Thu, 20 Jul 2017 12:00:00 +010011:Mediafull11:MediaSimon is joined by special guests Ajit Tripathi, Jeff Bandman, Paul Gordon for the news and later he interviews Meltem Demirors, Director of Digital Currency Group.1:23:44noThis week Simon and guests talk through a guy holding up a “Buy Bitcoin” sign who gets $15,000 donated as a result, the developments in “DLT” and corporate Blockchain, Revolut's integration of bitcoin, and will Mauritius really become "Ether Island", the new go-to place for cryptocurrencies?
Later on he chats to Meltem Demoirs from Digital Currency Group about what's hot in blockchain, what is a token, and women in blockhain.
Guests:
- Ajit Tripathi - Director, Disruptive Technologies, PwC
- Jeff Bandman - Principal, Bandman Advisors and former Founding Director and architect, LabCFTC
- Paul Gordon - Co-founder, Quantave &amp; Director, Coinscrum
- Melten Demirors - Director, Digital Currency Group
Like what you heard? Don't forget to subscribe, review us on iTunes or contact us - podcasts@11fs.co.uk Special Guest: Ajit Tripathi.
This week Simon and guests talk through a guy holding up a “Buy Bitcoin” sign who gets $15,000 donated as a result, the developments in “DLT” and corporate Blockchain, Revolut's integration of bitcoin, and will Mauritius really become "Ether Island", the new go-to place for cryptocurrencies?

Later on he chats to Meltem Demoirs from Digital Currency Group about what's hot in blockchain, what is a token, and women in blockhain.

Like what you heard? Don't forget to subscribe, review us on iTunes or contact us - podcasts@11fs.co.uk

Special Guest: Ajit Tripathi.

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This week Simon and guests talk through a guy holding up a “Buy Bitcoin” sign who gets $15,000 donated as a result, the developments in “DLT” and corporate Blockchain, Revolut's integration of bitcoin, and will Mauritius really become "Ether Island", the new go-to place for cryptocurrencies?

Later on he chats to Meltem Demoirs from Digital Currency Group about what's hot in blockchain, what is a token, and women in blockhain.

Like what you heard? Don't forget to subscribe, review us on iTunes or contact us - podcasts@11fs.co.uk

Special Guest: Ajit Tripathi.

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Ep. 2: Tokenomics, FOMO and $566M in a monthhttp://bi.11fs.com/2
a53d8308-75ea-4ce6-905f-169c9fb8b3f8Thu, 13 Jul 2017 09:00:00 +010011:Mediafull11:MediaSimon and Colin are back for Episode 2 and joined by Maya Zehavi for the news and later on they interview William Mougayar on all things tokens.
50:29noWe talk Governments getting into Blockchain - will regulation be led by China and Singapore?, cryptocurrencies finally being taken seriously by banks, governments and regulating bodies - and then conversely, the fear of missing out now has its own coin!
And later in the show we talk to William Mougayar - the author, expert and speaker on all things Tokens and Blockchain!
He tells us how he got into blockchain, where he sees the industry going, his view on token sales and the million dollar question: are we in a bubble? Special Guest: William Mougayar.
We talk Governments getting into Blockchain - will regulation be led by China and Singapore?, cryptocurrencies finally being taken seriously by banks, governments and regulating bodies - and then conversely, the fear of missing out now has its own coin!

And later in the show we talk to William Mougayar - the author, expert and speaker on all things Tokens and Blockchain!
He tells us how he got into blockchain, where he sees the industry going, his view on token sales and the million dollar question: are we in a bubble?

Special Guest: William Mougayar.

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We talk Governments getting into Blockchain - will regulation be led by China and Singapore?, cryptocurrencies finally being taken seriously by banks, governments and regulating bodies - and then conversely, the fear of missing out now has its own coin!

And later in the show we talk to William Mougayar - the author, expert and speaker on all things Tokens and Blockchain!
He tells us how he got into blockchain, where he sees the industry going, his view on token sales and the million dollar question: are we in a bubble?

Special Guest: William Mougayar.

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Ep. 1: Ongoing Token Madnesshttp://bi.11fs.com/1
7b4832a2-acb0-4709-beaf-35f8d6e3da0bThu, 06 Jul 2017 13:00:00 +010011:Mediafull11:MediaWelcome to the first ever Blockchain insider - this is the show for all your Blockchain and DLT needs.55:09noIn this episode:
Today we will talk about the ongoing token madness, the importance of the state of Delaware, followed by some Blockchain news, including the importance of bitcoin in both the sale of marijuana and related and unrelated transaction security.
In the second part of the show we have two interviews with some fantastic guests - first up: Arthur and Kathleen Brietman, the founders of Tezos, about one of the most exciting token sales happening. They are followed by Stefan Thomas the CTO of famous start-up Ripple, the global settlement network, who discusses (among other things) the importance of protocols and the rise and investment in interledgers.
Like what you heard? Don't forget to subscribe, review us on iTunes or contact us - podcasts@11fs.co.uk Special Guests: Arthur Breitman, Kathleen Breitman, and Stefan Thomas.
In this episode:

Today we will talk about the ongoing token madness, the importance of the state of Delaware, followed by some Blockchain news, including the importance of bitcoin in both the sale of marijuana and related and unrelated transaction security.

In the second part of the show we have two interviews with some fantastic guests - first up: Arthur and Kathleen Brietman, the founders of Tezos, about one of the most exciting token sales happening. They are followed by Stefan Thomas the CTO of famous start-up Ripple, the global settlement network, who discusses (among other things) the importance of protocols and the rise and investment in interledgers.

Like what you heard? Don't forget to subscribe, review us on iTunes or contact us - podcasts@11fs.co.uk

Today we will talk about the ongoing token madness, the importance of the state of Delaware, followed by some Blockchain news, including the importance of bitcoin in both the sale of marijuana and related and unrelated transaction security.

In the second part of the show we have two interviews with some fantastic guests - first up: Arthur and Kathleen Brietman, the founders of Tezos, about one of the most exciting token sales happening. They are followed by Stefan Thomas the CTO of famous start-up Ripple, the global settlement network, who discusses (among other things) the importance of protocols and the rise and investment in interledgers.

Like what you heard? Don't forget to subscribe, review us on iTunes or contact us - podcasts@11fs.co.uk

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Blockchain Special Part 1: Tokenshttp://bi.11fs.com/001
9a86ad7d-fe7d-436f-8d42-bf1d66a1f2fdThu, 06 Jul 2017 11:00:00 +010011:Mediafull11:MediaAs crypto currency interest and prices reach an all time high Simon and Colin bring you the first of a three part special on Blockchain. We delve into the hurricane of news that surfaced this week talking all time high prices, Bitcoin's effect on national security and the CFTC's foray into the blockchain.1:22:06noAs crypto currency interest and prices reach an all time high Simon and Colin bring you the first of a three part special on Blockchain. We delve into the hurricane of news that surfaced this week talking all time high prices, Bitcoin's effect on national security and the CFTC's foray into the blockchain.
In our second half tokens and ICO's are on the table as we explain what exactly an ICO is, what tokens are, what industries are reacting and why you should be paying attention. Special Guests: Euros Evans and Kadhim Shubber.
As crypto currency interest and prices reach an all time high Simon and Colin bring you the first of a three part special on Blockchain. We delve into the hurricane of news that surfaced this week talking all time high prices, Bitcoin's effect on national security and the CFTC's foray into the blockchain.

In our second half tokens and ICO's are on the table as we explain what exactly an ICO is, what tokens are, what industries are reacting and why you should be paying attention.

Special Guests: Euros Evans and Kadhim Shubber.

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As crypto currency interest and prices reach an all time high Simon and Colin bring you the first of a three part special on Blockchain. We delve into the hurricane of news that surfaced this week talking all time high prices, Bitcoin's effect on national security and the CFTC's foray into the blockchain.

In our second half tokens and ICO's are on the table as we explain what exactly an ICO is, what tokens are, what industries are reacting and why you should be paying attention.

Special Guests: Euros Evans and Kadhim Shubber.

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Blockchain Special Part 2: Consensus Recaphttp://bi.11fs.com/002
d87eefff-057a-4755-bb6a-855f6c59f68eThu, 06 Jul 2017 11:00:00 +010011:Mediafull11:Media
Part 2 of our Blockchain Special, Simon and Colin with a roster of fascinating guests focus on the recent Consensus conference. We cover what the conference is, who should be attending and where it means to the industry. We give you a crash course on the difference between cryptocurrencies and DLT, what the main impacts ledger technology will have on banks and what is causing the major spikes in crypto currency prices right now.51:51noPart 2 of our Blockchain Special, Simon and Colin with a roster of fascinating guests focus on the recent Consensus conference. We cover what the conference is, who should be attending and where it means to the industry. We give you a crash course on the difference between cryptocurrencies and DLT, what the main impacts ledger technology will have on banks and what is causing the major spikes in crypto currency prices right now. Special Guests: Ajit Tripathi, Ghela Boskovich, and Jeremy Millar.
Part 2 of our Blockchain Special, Simon and Colin with a roster of fascinating guests focus on the recent Consensus conference. We cover what the conference is, who should be attending and where it means to the industry. We give you a crash course on the difference between cryptocurrencies and DLT, what the main impacts ledger technology will have on banks and what is causing the major spikes in crypto currency prices right now.

Special Guests: Ajit Tripathi, Ghela Boskovich, and Jeremy Millar.

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Part 2 of our Blockchain Special, Simon and Colin with a roster of fascinating guests focus on the recent Consensus conference. We cover what the conference is, who should be attending and where it means to the industry. We give you a crash course on the difference between cryptocurrencies and DLT, what the main impacts ledger technology will have on banks and what is causing the major spikes in crypto currency prices right now.

Special Guests: Ajit Tripathi, Ghela Boskovich, and Jeremy Millar.

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Blockchain Special Part 3: EEA and ZCashhttp://bi.11fs.com/003
6e33eab1-66a2-4e8f-bcf9-84aab9019a51Thu, 06 Jul 2017 11:00:00 +010011:Mediafull11:MediaIn the third of our three part Blockchain Special, Simon and Colin are joined by some very special guests to discuss EEA, ZCash and the potential similarities between blockchain and the rise of cryptocurrencies and the dot-com bubble in the 90s, and asks the question: “Why should we be paying attention?”. They also debate the anonymity of blockchain and user privacy; and centralisation vs decentralisation in blockchain APIs - do we still need the middle man?1:08:47noIn the third of our three part Blockchain Special, Simon and Colin are joined by some very special guests to discuss EEA, ZCash and the potential similarities between blockchain and the rise of cryptocurrencies and the dot-com bubble in the 90s, and asks the question: “Why should we be paying attention?”. They also debate the anonymity of blockchain and user privacy; and centralisation vs decentralisation in blockchain APIs - do we still need the middle man?
In the second half they discuss highly topical news stories such as the EU’s pledge to invest in blockchain research and Theresa May’s proposal for greater internet security and access to public data - is she asking for the impossible? Special Guest: Jack Gavigan.
In the third of our three part Blockchain Special, Simon and Colin are joined by some very special guests to discuss EEA, ZCash and the potential similarities between blockchain and the rise of cryptocurrencies and the dot-com bubble in the 90s, and asks the question: “Why should we be paying attention?”. They also debate the anonymity of blockchain and user privacy; and centralisation vs decentralisation in blockchain APIs - do we still need the middle man?

In the second half they discuss highly topical news stories such as the EU’s pledge to invest in blockchain research and Theresa May’s proposal for greater internet security and access to public data - is she asking for the impossible?

Special Guest: Jack Gavigan.

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In the third of our three part Blockchain Special, Simon and Colin are joined by some very special guests to discuss EEA, ZCash and the potential similarities between blockchain and the rise of cryptocurrencies and the dot-com bubble in the 90s, and asks the question: “Why should we be paying attention?”. They also debate the anonymity of blockchain and user privacy; and centralisation vs decentralisation in blockchain APIs - do we still need the middle man?

In the second half they discuss highly topical news stories such as the EU’s pledge to invest in blockchain research and Theresa May’s proposal for greater internet security and access to public data - is she asking for the impossible?